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A8 SFS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,485 mi
Last recorded50,485 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SFS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,105 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,835 miles

Some wear on n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 SFS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A8 SFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 SFS?

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What year was A8 SFS registered?

A8 SFS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is A8 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SFS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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