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MV08 HTE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HTE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 109,424 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2026 109,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,321 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weaker (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 102,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to engine misfire/ dash warning and excessive lambda level. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weaker (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weaker (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,141 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))

Nearside Rear Silencer is cracked but not blowing.

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))

Offside Rear Silencer is cracked but not blowing.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,317 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,761 miles

Front tyres splitting/perishing within tread

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

Pass 28 May 2014 47,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,860 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

Both rear tyres worn low

OSF Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,295 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,670 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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MV08 HTE 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 84.2%.

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 MV08 HTE, 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 MV08 HTE registered?

MV08 HTE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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