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RA08 RKO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RKO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,874 miles

both rear tyres near tread bars

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 15,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 RKO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

RA08 RKO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is RA08 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 RKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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