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RA08 XRO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,510 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,990 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,511 miles

coolant leaking by n/s steering rack gaitor

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,162 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,336 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 XRO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc 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 XRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 XRO registered?

RA08 XRO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RA08 XRO safe to buy?

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