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N13 YAN

2008 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 YAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 152,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,868 miles

Nearside window screen chipped but not effecting drivers view

underside mainly covered by undertrays

Pass 11 Feb 2020 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,131 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,710 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 116,710 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 701,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,770 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,770 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,971 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)

slight wear on front brake discs

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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N13 YAN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N13 YAN, 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 N13 YAN registered?

N13 YAN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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