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RA08 OLU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OLU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 77,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 77,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Jul 2024 75,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 60,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,133 miles

Centre Rear exhaust pipe clamps deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,751 miles

Exhaust tail pipe clamp broken x2

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,547 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 36,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,098 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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RA08 OLU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA08 OLU, 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 RA08 OLU registered?

RA08 OLU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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