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LY08 OJU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OJU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,258 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 61,275 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,818 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,268 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,964 miles

condensation in o/s/f side repeater lens

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,300 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,393 miles

Front tyres perishing in tread

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,888 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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LY08 OJU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY08 OJU, 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 LY08 OJU registered?

LY08 OJU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 OJU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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