2008 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · DE08 GKP
2008 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 33,192 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE08 GKP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 33,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE08 GKP 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 (DE08 GKP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DE08 GKP Mileage History
- 12/07/202328,996 mi
- 11/07/202429,656 mi+660 mi
- 06/08/202530,813 mi+1,157 mi
- 22/07/202633,192 mi+2,379 mi
Average of roughly 1,386 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: Good
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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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