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LR08 UMP

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,357 mi
Last recorded43,357 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 UMP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,663 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 36,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,325 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,451 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 35,451 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,182 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,515 miles

Nail in nearside 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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LR08 UMP 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 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 LR08 UMP, 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 LR08 UMP registered?

LR08 UMP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LR08 UMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 UMP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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