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GV08 EGX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,737 mi
Last recorded63,737 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,174 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,996 miles

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

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

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

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 After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,990 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 51,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 45,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,446 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,721 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 34,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

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 EGX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

GV08 EGX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is GV08 EGX safe to buy?

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