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A5 DMP

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DMP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 69,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 69,839 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 68,185 miles

Offside Front Inner OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,849 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2017 64,849 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,455 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,159 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres badly perished along treads.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,712 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)

air bag warning light on,

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,772 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ADVISE CHECK

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,308 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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A5 DMP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A5 DMP, 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 A5 DMP registered?

A5 DMP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is A5 DMP safe to buy?

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