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GV08 EHE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EHE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,599 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 39,192 miles

slightly oil leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 35,295 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,367 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 14,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,258 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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 EHE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

GV08 EHE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is GV08 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 EHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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