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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

8 RYNMOT history

8 RYN is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

8 RYN silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,820 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 RYN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 RYN was last recorded at 47,820 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,597 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,820 miles
  • 2025 – 47,597 miles
  • 2023 – 47,377 miles
  • 2022 – 46,685 miles
  • 2021 – 45,420 miles
  • 2019 – 42,602 miles
  • 2016 – 40,746 miles
  • 2015 – 36,978 miles
  • 2014 – 32,275 miles
  • 2012 – 30,604 miles
  • 2011 – 26,615 miles
  • 2010 – 24,378 miles
  • 2009 – 14,689 miles
  • 2008 – 8,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    124195020161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,820 miles (+223)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    557198863987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    842134099013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail47,597 miles (+220)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    295128045134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamps snapped and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,377 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    188104347473
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail47,314 miles (+629)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    540217022935
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass46,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    282871274399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail46,685 miles (+1,265)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    516242220158
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass45,420 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    487615764156
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight from being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight from being stood (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    777684441866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail42,602 miles (+1,856)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    462822062983
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass40,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    971872194501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,746 miles (+3,768)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    418358714456
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass36,978 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    107199255166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,958 miles (+4,683)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    267826955440
    • 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)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOS mirror slightly insecure

  16. Pass32,275 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,275 miles
    Test number
    277700024124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,238 miles (+1,634)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,238 miles
    Test number
    209460254086
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass30,604 miles (+146)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,604 miles
    Test number
    405775932109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail30,458 miles (+3,843)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    146822832158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass26,615 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    848577721102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,378 miles (+9,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,378 miles
    Test number
    614775350181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    202367549037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,689 miles (+6,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    162257149043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass8,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,161 miles
    Test number
    250708458078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 8 RYN

What vehicle is registration 8 RYN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 RYN on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Apr 2005. 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 8 RYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 RYN is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 RYN?
The MOT on 8 RYN is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 RYN done?
8 RYN was recorded at 47,820 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has 8 RYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 RYN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 RYN 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 8 RYN find?
8 RYN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; rear oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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