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PY08 HNW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HNW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 62,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,841 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,423 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap sealing slight damaged.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,078 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,507 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 38,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,395 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)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords are visible

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 15,920 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)

Fail 27 May 2011 15,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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PY08 HNW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PY08 HNW, 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 PY08 HNW registered?

PY08 HNW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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