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LV08 MXE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 MXE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 127,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 127,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tuning fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) both rear caliper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) caliper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to calipers corroding (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,038 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 52,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,107 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,571 miles

nearside rear tyre has a plug repair in the tread

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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LV08 MXE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV08 MXE, 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 LV08 MXE registered?

LV08 MXE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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