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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

78 NKMOT history

78 NK is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

78 NK blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
42,706 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
78 NK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

78 NK was last recorded at 42,706 miles on 8 May 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,626 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,706 miles
  • 2025 – 42,626 miles
  • 2024 – 42,413 miles
  • 2023 – 42,137 miles
  • 2018 – 42,023 miles
  • 2017 – 41,954 miles
  • 2016 – 41,887 miles
  • 2015 – 41,795 miles
  • 2014 – 41,244 miles
  • 2013 – 37,189 miles
  • 2012 – 36,591 miles
  • 2011 – 35,745 miles
  • 2010 – 33,799 miles
  • 2009 – 25,801 miles
  • 2008 – 20,595 miles
  • 2007 – 15,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,706 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner disc's corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front tyres worn on outer edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • None porsche tyres fitted to rear of car.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Both front tyres wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,706 miles (+80)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,706 miles
    Test number
    819623436446
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,626 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    688751681686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,413 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    566702835981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,137 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    951954884423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,136 miles (+113)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    705612594182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system located on the nearside of the vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass42,023 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    300354845859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass41,954 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,954 miles
    Test number
    567623669318
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNone porsche tyres fitted to rear of car.

  8. Fail41,943 miles (+56)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    552609135642
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNone porsche tyres fitted to rear of car.

  9. Pass41,887 miles (+92)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    725515416648
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear disc pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass41,795 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    301646642565
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail41,784 miles (+540)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    433916543860
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mis shaped (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshaped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass41,244 miles (+4,055)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    618146214203
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge near to cords
    • NoteOffside front brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear outer cv gator split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

  13. Pass37,189 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    489137013220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,591 miles (+846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    227848932421
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED ON THE INSIDE FACES, EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BADLY CORRODED

  15. Pass35,745 miles (+1,946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,745 miles
    Test number
    176571681011
    • NoteO/s and n/s front discs slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass33,799 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    814959960085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,801 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    132528759408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,595 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,595 miles
    Test number
    872381668090
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,009 miles
    Test number
    660862267034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 78 NK

What vehicle is registration 78 NK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 78 NK on a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 Jan 2004. 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 78 NK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 78 NK is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 78 NK?
The MOT on 78 NK is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 78 NK done?
78 NK was recorded at 42,706 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,444 miles a year.
Has 78 NK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 78 NK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 78 NK 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 78 NK find?
78 NK passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front inner disc's corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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