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BT08 YLY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 99,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2025 95,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2024 90,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 82,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 80,246 miles

1, front discs showing signs of wear ,lipped. 2, rear axle tread getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 21 May 2019 72,536 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 72,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 68,455 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 68,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits rear o/s manifold blowing . (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 62,777 miles

front axle tyre tread getting low ( inner shoulders)

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 57,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,225 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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BT08 YLY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 YLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 YLY registered?

BT08 YLY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BT08 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 YLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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