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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,893 cc

985 LYBMOT history

985 LYB is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

985 LYB grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,106 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
985 LYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,893 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

985 LYB was last recorded at 109,106 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,388 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,718 miles
Average per year
6,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,106 miles
  • 2025 – 102,388 miles
  • 2024 – 95,068 miles
  • 2023 – 91,700 miles
  • 2022 – 87,874 miles
  • 2021 – 85,127 miles
  • 2020 – 77,811 miles
  • 2019 – 71,326 miles
  • 2018 – 66,540 miles
  • 2017 – 57,846 miles
  • 2016 – 45,459 miles
  • 2015 – 35,527 miles
  • 2014 – 31,340 miles
  • 2013 – 26,206 miles
  • 2012 – 19,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,106 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,106 miles
    Test number
    369738979962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,388 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    833980003824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,068 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    285671193529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,700 miles (+3,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    771786662624
    • AdvisoryFull under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake and fuel pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass87,874 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    942288031832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,127 miles (+7,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    374417552835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass77,811 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    729311169418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,326 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    609526842374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,540 miles (+8,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    825056242408
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Pass57,846 miles (+12,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    551471483178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blade condition
  11. Pass45,459 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    289056325745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,527 miles (+4,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    359218615178
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass31,340 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    947960964134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,206 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    878605053178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,070 miles (+6,726)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    756132543150
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNot all brake lines checked
  16. Pass19,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,344 miles
    Test number
    305049042140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNot all brake pipes could be inspected.

Questions about 985 LYB

What vehicle is registration 985 LYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 985 LYB on a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Jun 2009. 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 985 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 LYB is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 985 LYB?
The MOT on 985 LYB is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 985 LYB done?
985 LYB was recorded at 109,106 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,484 miles a year.
Has 985 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 985 LYB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2013.
Has the mileage on 985 LYB 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 985 LYB find?
985 LYB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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