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B7 DYY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 DYY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 83,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 82,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,666 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 5 Apr 2018 75,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,895 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 69,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,017 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,356 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,969 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 29,677 miles

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

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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B7 DYY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 B7 DYY, 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 B7 DYY registered?

B7 DYY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is B7 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 DYY 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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