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C8 LUV

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,908 mi
Last recorded46,908 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LUV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 46,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 46,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 45,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak metal to rubber hose behind wheel

Pass 9 May 2018 42,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,275 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 37,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,280 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C8 LUV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc 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 C8 LUV, 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 C8 LUV registered?

C8 LUV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is C8 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LUV 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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