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GU08 ATO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,627 mi
Last recorded48,627 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 ATO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 48,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,608 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Coolant pipes at front of vehicle leaking. ()

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lowe pipe on caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lowe pipe on caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 48,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak Coolant pipes at front of vehicle leaking. ()

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy, pattern still present. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lowe pipe on caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens very cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lowe pipe on caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,504 miles

Coolant leak all 4 radiator hoses leaking ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak all 4 radiator hoses leaking ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,026 miles

Front both discs are very rusty

Offside Front steering rack gator has dark staining on it

Rear discs are rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,012 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both discs are very rusty

Offside Front steering rack gator has dark staining on it

Rear discs are rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,187 miles

Front Both front tyre sidewalls are perished

Front Both steering rack boots wet due to rack leaking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 45,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both front tyre sidewalls are perished

Front Both steering rack boots wet due to rack leaking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,354 miles

Front Brake Discs Very Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake Discs Very Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front steering rack gattors have dark stains

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,606 miles

Front brake pads getting low, discs lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,567 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low, discs lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,728 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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GU08 ATO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU08 ATO, 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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GU08 ATO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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