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A21 FAA

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,585 mi
Last recorded57,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FAA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit. (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,919 miles

Rear exhaust nuts/bolts heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,978 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 39,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant hose in arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,218 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Slight play in N/S steering

Pass 11 May 2016 37,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2016 37,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,029 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,755 miles

Advise front tyres perished on outer edge,s Advise front brake disc inner face,s

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,386 miles

Advise front tyres have started to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A21 FAA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A21 FAA, 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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A21 FAA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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