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MY08 SPY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 SPY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 61,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,694 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 29,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,381 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 17,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,054 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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MY08 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MY08 SPY, 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 MY08 SPY registered?

MY08 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is MY08 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 SPY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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