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51 GC

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 GC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,013 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (Steering rack/ track rod inner ball joints) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,326 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded to calipers and on nearside inner chassis. front to rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush minor play to both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor play to both steering rack ends. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,772 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,314 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,357 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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51 GC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 51 GC, 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 51 GC registered?

51 GC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is 51 GC safe to buy?

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