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R9 FWJ

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,046 mi
Last recorded61,046 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FWJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 53,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,154 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,706 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,211 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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R9 FWJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R9 FWJ, 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 R9 FWJ registered?

R9 FWJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is R9 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 FWJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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