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NS08 KSS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,578 mi
Last recorded51,578 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS08 KSS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,397 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses fading, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both, (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both, (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,029 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,941 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,384 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 13,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NS08 KSS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc 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 NS08 KSS, 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 NS08 KSS registered?

NS08 KSS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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