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R80 XED

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,794 mi
Last recorded28,794 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 XED
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 27,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 26,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,829 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 26,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 26,569 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear, incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 25,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,896 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner rack knuckles very slight wear (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 14,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,072 miles

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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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R80 XED is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R80 XED, 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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What year was R80 XED registered?

R80 XED is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is R80 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 XED shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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