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LO08 EKY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,627 mi
Last recorded137,627 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 EKY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,627 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft Boot Leaking Grease

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,458 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished but still sealing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have light corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front tie rods have minimal free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,081 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 84,819 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 81,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,501 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and has large cut in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,281 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

osf tyre was flat only 10 psi i have pumped up no obvious nails etc

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 29,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 29,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EKY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc 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 LO08 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

LO08 EKY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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