2008 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · MX57 RNV
2008 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 63,927 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX57 RNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 63,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX57 RNV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche Boxster (MX57 RNV) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
MX57 RNV Mileage History
- 14/12/202159,192 mi
- 31/08/202263,128 mi+3,936 mi
- 04/09/202363,637 mi+509 mi
- 06/09/202463,748 mi+111 mi
- 13/09/202563,927 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 1,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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