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23 MO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 MO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2026 98,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 85,807 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 85,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,502 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,509 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,118 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,097 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,111 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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23 MO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 23 MO, 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 23 MO registered?

23 MO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is 23 MO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 MO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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