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AF08 LFN

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LFN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 44,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,001 miles

Both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2024 41,996 miles

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

Both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,254 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 29,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 23,894 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,894 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 13,959 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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AF08 LFN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF08 LFN, 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 AF08 LFN registered?

AF08 LFN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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