2008 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · N99 RDY
2008 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 167,272 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N99 RDY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 167,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N99 RDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche Boxster (N99 RDY) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N99 RDY Mileage History
- 14/08/2023161,693 mi
- 22/08/2024165,525 mi+3,832 mi
- 09/09/2025167,231 mi+1,706 mi
- 19/09/2025167,272 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,657 miles per year across 4 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: Below 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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