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R800 DNS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DNS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,522 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 54,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,671 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,951 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play!

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front steering arm has play in inner joint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,139 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R800 DNS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R800 DNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R800 DNS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is R800 DNS safe to buy?

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