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YR57 UYW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,271 mi
Last recorded36,271 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 UYW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,271 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 36,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 32,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 29,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 25,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 19,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 3 May 2017 15,655 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,140 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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YR57 UYW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red 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 YR57 UYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR57 UYW registered?

YR57 UYW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is YR57 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 UYW 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.

Does YR57 UYW have outstanding finance?

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