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AY51 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2025 79,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,087 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,726 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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AY51 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc 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 AY51 BOX, 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 AY51 BOX registered?

AY51 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY51 BOX safe to buy?

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