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LF08 DFD

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,606 mi
Last recorded96,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DFD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,146 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,184 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 87,163 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,950 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front and rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak from trans axle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,012 miles

several front and rear pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 44,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,894 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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LF08 DFD is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LF08 DFD, 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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LF08 DFD is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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