2008 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · YXI 8181
2008 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 44,645 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YXI 8181 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 44,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YXI 8181 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche Boxster (YXI 8181) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
YXI 8181 Mileage History
- 15/09/202336,683 mi
- 12/09/202439,207 mi+2,524 mi
- 10/09/202541,849 mi+2,642 mi
- 08/09/202644,644 mi+2,795 mi
- 10/09/202644,645 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 5 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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