Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc
121 BABMOT history
121 BAB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 75,139 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 BAB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
121 BAB was last recorded at 75,139 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 75,138 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,139 miles
- 2025 – 74,412 miles
- 2024 – 72,581 miles
- 2023 – 70,276 miles
- 2022 – 68,779 miles
- 2021 – 66,494 miles
- 2020 – 64,111 miles
- 2019 – 60,215 miles
- 2018 – 57,513 miles
- 2016 – 53,667 miles
- 2015 – 49,707 miles
- 2014 – 48,298 miles
- 2012 – 46,067 miles
- 2011 – 42,930 miles
- 2010 – 37,520 miles
- 2009 – 33,800 miles
- 2008 – 30,894 miles
- 2007 – 27,049 miles
- 2006 – 24,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,139 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,139 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 75,139 miles
- Test number
- 921378859363
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,138 miles (+726)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,138 miles
- Test number
- 822450031137
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,412 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 74,412 miles
- Test number
- 460630895096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 72,581 miles
- Test number
- 575899658170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,581 miles (+2,305)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,581 miles
- Test number
- 134842245597
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass70,276 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 70,276 miles
- Test number
- 737384679136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,275 miles (+1,496)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,275 miles
- Test number
- 310916425630
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass68,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 68,779 miles
- Test number
- 329465567496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,779 miles (+2,285)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,779 miles
- Test number
- 278588691596
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass66,494 miles (+2,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,494 miles
- Test number
- 376959482647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass64,111 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 64,111 miles
- Test number
- 714868439341
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,079 miles (+3,864)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,079 miles
- Test number
- 573420766770
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,215 miles (+2,702)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 561812758522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,513 miles (+3,846)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 980325964448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,667 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,667 miles
- Test number
- 232205009418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,665 miles (+3,958)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,665 miles
- Test number
- 270638889049
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,707 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,707 miles
- Test number
- 586522205285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,298 miles (+2,231)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 48,298 miles
- Test number
- 515694804255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,067 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 46,067 miles
- Test number
- 277713372030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,930 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,930 miles
- Test number
- 788219381061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,927 miles (+5,407)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,927 miles
- Test number
- 966538181043
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,520 miles (+3,720)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,520 miles
- Test number
- 202485380024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,800 miles
- Test number
- 922439189010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,798 miles (+2,904)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,798 miles
- Test number
- 164489789028
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass30,894 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,894 miles
- Test number
- 181372798039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass27,049 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,049 miles
- Test number
- 223212987093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,466 miles
- Test number
- 533638086019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 121 BAB
- What vehicle is registration 121 BAB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 BAB on a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Mar 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 121 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 121 BAB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 121 BAB?
- The MOT on 121 BAB is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 121 BAB done?
- 121 BAB was recorded at 75,139 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
- Has 121 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 BAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 121 BAB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 121 BAB find?
- 121 BAB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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