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BV08 GSY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GSY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 60,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tearing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 41,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chip within swept area of the screen, Drivers view not affected

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,510 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,056 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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BV08 GSY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV08 GSY, 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 BV08 GSY registered?

BV08 GSY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BV08 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 GSY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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