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ML08 NKO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NKO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,259 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner steering tie-rod has slight free play

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside steering tie-rod has slight free play

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,655 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,222 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,489 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 37,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 35,433 miles

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 5mm 235/40zr18 91y n/s/r 5.5mm o/s/r 7mm 265/40zr18 101y

Pass 14 May 2011 31,040 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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ML08 NKO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ML08 NKO, 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 ML08 NKO registered?

ML08 NKO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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