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LA08 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and also have cuts in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 65,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,841 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from the hose to the calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from the hose to the calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,473 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,473 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 47,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,612 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 30,740 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 20,662 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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LA08 BOX 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 BOX, 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 LA08 BOX registered?

LA08 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is LA08 BOX safe to buy?

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