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LE08 HLJ

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HLJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,811 miles

under tray & engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 108,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Both front tyres severely cracking/perishing, almost exposing cords

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 80,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,136 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,658 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,701 miles

LHF and RHF Tie rods have play

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RHF Damper has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,701 miles

LHF and RHF Tie rods have play

RHF Damper has slight play

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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LE08 HLJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LE08 HLJ, 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 LE08 HLJ registered?

LE08 HLJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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