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YP08 GUC

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,108 mi
Last recorded47,108 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 GUC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,669 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 30,669 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,457 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 27,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,991 miles

All tyres perished and cracked slightly

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,146 miles

All four tyres are cracked and perished but not showing cords

Front braked discs corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,356 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,368 miles

front tyres perished between tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,031 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,289 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,138 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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YP08 GUC 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 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 YP08 GUC, 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 YP08 GUC registered?

YP08 GUC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YP08 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 GUC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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