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LG08 YYT

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,115 mi
Last recorded91,115 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YYT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,383 miles

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 15 Jun 2022 85,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,911 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 83,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside on axle - brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces are corroded, pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 83,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,283 miles

front tyres bald on inner edge

rear tyres wearing more on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,230 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,245 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2012 25,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,910 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 YYT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YYT, 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 LG08 YYT registered?

LG08 YYT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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