2018 Porsche Boxster 2.0L Petrol · M7 DTW

Tyre management and alignment present the primary historical concern for this 2018 Porsche Boxster, punctuated by a dangerous failure in December 2023 where both front tyres fell below the legal tread depth alongside advisories for the rear tyres worn close to the limit. A subsequent pass in December 2024 carried an advisory noting that the nearside rear tyre was fitted the wrong way round, indicating a prior oversight during fitment regarding rotational direction. However, the most recent MOT test on January 15, 2026, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, showing a stabilized record of compliance following those earlier rubber-related issues. Accumulating 32,804 miles over approximately eight years yields an average of roughly 4,100 miles annually, representing a relatively low usage profile for a modern sports car. This gentle accumulation rate is further highlighted by an unusual testing gap between November 2021 and February 2022, followed by another late-year testing cadence running through December 2022, December 2023, December 2024, and an early January 2025 test skipped in favor of January 2026. Mechanically, lower mileage usage patterns mean components like the exhaust, suspension bushes, and brakes have been spared heavy commuting strain, though buyers should still verify that low annual distances have not resulted in infrequent usage periods where mechanical items sat dormant. Given the history of tyre-related failures and incorrect rotational fitment, a prospective buyer must closely inspect the current set of tyres for even wear patterns across the shoulders, correct directional arrows on the sidewalls, and healthy tread depths well above the legal minimum. Because improper tracking or geometry setup can accelerate edge wear on mid-engine platforms like the Boxster, check the steering wheel alignment on a straight stretch of tarmac to ensure the car does not pull to one side. During the test drive, listen carefully for any knocks or unusual compliance from the suspension linkages over rough road surfaces, and test the braking system for immediate pedal response and freedom from judder.