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ML08 NKS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,059 mi
Last recorded39,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NKS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 37,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 37,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 36,671 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange nut corroded out

Pass 25 May 2021 35,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,986 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust flange nuts and studs corroded out

Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight noise when rotating the wheel possible corrosion rubbing inside the drum brakes passed ok.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,194 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,616 miles

Rear brake discs corroded inner surfaces.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,072 miles

N/S wing repeater lens missing.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,895 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted on inner face

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted on inner face

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,879 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 NKS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc 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 ML08 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

ML08 NKS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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