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LG08 YZL

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YZL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 104,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 100,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,733 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f wheel very slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f shock bump stop perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2022 90,731 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f wheel very slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f shock bump stop perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,318 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on n/s/f wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front shock dust cover/ bump stop perrishing

Pass 4 Jul 2020 81,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front shock dust cover/bump stops severely deteriorted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f brake disc face starting flake of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f disc corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on n/s/f wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on n/s/f wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,239 miles

Puncture in O/S/R tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,998 miles

Both front tyres are worn at inner edges

Various exhaust fixings are badly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YZL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG08 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

LG08 YZL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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