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GV08 EGF

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EGF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,286 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,869 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,178 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner sidewall of tyre has a deep cut but not in excess to reach cords

slight wear to centre and edges of all four tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,288 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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GV08 EGF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV08 EGF, 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 GV08 EGF registered?

GV08 EGF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is GV08 EGF safe to buy?

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