2008 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · RS08 BXT
2008 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 21,350 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS08 BXT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 21,350 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.
RS08 BXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche Boxster (RS08 BXT) between February 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RS08 BXT Mileage History
- 15/02/202519,997 mi
- 30/04/202621,350 mi+1,353 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
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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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