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LG08 YYJ

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,932 mi
Last recorded27,932 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YYJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 27,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 26,211 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WARNING: Coolant temperature gauge faulty

Fail 13 Feb 2023 22,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 265/40/18 BS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NOTE: Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

WARNING: Coolant temperature gauge faulty

Pass 21 Feb 2022 20,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside: Cuts to road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 16,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 14,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 13,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,199 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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LG08 YYJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue 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 LG08 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 YYJ registered?

LG08 YYJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is LG08 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 YYJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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