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YG08 LGA

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LGA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,660 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,657 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear brake caliper all metal pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn perished cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,727 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,727 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,981 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 64,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 59,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,420 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 Front 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 16 Mar 2012 18,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,108 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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YG08 LGA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG08 LGA, 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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YG08 LGA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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