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RA08 ZKR

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ZKR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,702 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Offside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,303 miles

offside wiper smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,050 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and has outer wall damage

Fail 11 Mar 2022 78,050 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and has outer wall damage

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,930 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,389 miles

undertray/floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 May 2016 61,202 miles

EML ON

FRONT DISCS WEARING THIN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,230 miles

front tyre treads worn low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,836 miles

All 4 tyre valves are badly perished

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,890 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 ZKR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RA08 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

RA08 ZKR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is RA08 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 ZKR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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