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KL08 GGU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 61,547 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades defective. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Small amount of play in suspension component felt through wheel when check carried out.

Unable to open bonnet and inspect components in bonnet area and condition of latch.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,987 miles

covers fitted to underside restricting view/inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2015 33,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,849 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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KL08 GGU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KL08 GGU, 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 KL08 GGU registered?

KL08 GGU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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