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LD08 PYH

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 PYH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,837 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 75,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/40 ZR18 101Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/40 ZR18 101Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,648 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,104 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,456 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,392 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,430 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in both o/s tyres outer walls

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,689 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,751 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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LD08 PYH is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD08 PYH, 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 LD08 PYH registered?

LD08 PYH is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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