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LX08 VBB

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VBB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 109,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to caliper pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminated. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,174 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2021 87,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

undersheilds front / rear of car

Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,292 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

two front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted as standard

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,844 miles

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

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,396 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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LX08 VBB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX08 VBB, 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 LX08 VBB registered?

LX08 VBB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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