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H7 SVY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SVY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability touching wheel (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,335 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,741 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,937 miles

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

both front head lights slightly cloudy

fuel cap seal starting to perish

stone chip damaged to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,077 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front wiper blades streaking glass

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damage and making door stiff to open (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs heavily grooved and worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small nail in

non Porsche fitment tyres fitted to front

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,055 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,968 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,968 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,209 miles

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

Front discs worn

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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H7 SVY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey 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 H7 SVY, 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 H7 SVY registered?

H7 SVY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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