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DG08 ENV

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,873 mi
Last recorded55,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ENV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,451 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside have corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the depths of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot appears to be pulling out of its retaining ring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the depths of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps split system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,597 miles

rear exhaust clamps are cracked

vacuum pipes to rear exhaust valves are insecure,

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,683 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,404 miles

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

corrosion on inner faces of all brake discs.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,312 miles

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

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

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

brake discs are rough

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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DG08 ENV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DG08 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 ENV registered?

DG08 ENV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DG08 ENV safe to buy?

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