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DX08 YON

2008 Porsche Boxster

Brown Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,114 mi
Last recorded43,114 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YON
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,017 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,020 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,921 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 39,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,153 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 31,480 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,941 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,911 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,636 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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DX08 YON is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Brown with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DX08 YON, 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

How do I check the history of DX08 YON?

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What year was DX08 YON registered?

DX08 YON is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is DX08 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 YON shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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