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SW 8988

2009 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW 8988
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,089 miles

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

horn button sticking

Fail 5 Feb 2025 61,088 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper piper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

horn button sticking

Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,874 miles

underbody shield fit restricting some comonents to be inspected

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,500 miles

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

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

under covers fit restricting some inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 46,425 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,585 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,539 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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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SW 8988 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 SW 8988, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW 8988 registered?

SW 8988 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is SW 8988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW 8988 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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