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AK08 ACK

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ACK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 93,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,069 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 85,069 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak osf wheel arch area pipe and join area ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 133,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak osf wheel arch area pipe and join area ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,054 miles

slight play in steering system

undertrays and floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,629 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 8 Mar 2018 70,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,965 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,449 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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AK08 ACK is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc 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 AK08 ACK, 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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AK08 ACK is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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