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AE08 RXV

2008 Porsche Boxster

Multi-colour Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RXV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 71,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 71,282 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,765 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2023 67,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,989 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 57,390 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 57,390 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides. (1.7.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 40,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,304 miles

SIDEWALL DAMGE TO NSF TYRE AND ALLOY WHEEL.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,010 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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AE08 RXV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Multi-colour with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE08 RXV, 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 AE08 RXV registered?

AE08 RXV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AE08 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RXV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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