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LO08 EKU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 EKU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,774 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Pass 16 May 2018 51,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,333 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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LO08 EKU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LO08 EKU, 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 LO08 EKU registered?

LO08 EKU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 EKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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