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AO08 CYC

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CYC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 100,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,567 miles

Both rear tyres worn at 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2017 82,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both rear tyres worn at 3mm

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 66,989 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 66,959 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 55,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to show signs of wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,201 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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AO08 CYC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 CYC, 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 AO08 CYC registered?

AO08 CYC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AO08 CYC safe to buy?

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