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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

986 LYGMOT history

986 LYG is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

986 LYG blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,057 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
986 LYG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

986 LYG was last recorded at 105,057 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,109 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
3,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,057 miles
  • 2025 – 104,109 miles
  • 2024 – 103,663 miles
  • 2023 – 103,267 miles
  • 2022 – 101,412 miles
  • 2021 – 101,226 miles
  • 2020 – 100,987 miles
  • 2019 – 100,619 miles
  • 2018 – 99,563 miles
  • 2017 – 98,259 miles
  • 2016 – 96,679 miles
  • 2015 – 94,739 miles
  • 2014 – 91,348 miles
  • 2013 – 88,212 miles
  • 2012 – 84,880 miles
  • 2011 – 79,709 miles
  • 2010 – 70,753 miles
  • 2009 – 62,933 miles
  • 2008 – 53,209 miles
  • 2007 – 44,385 miles
  • 2006 – 38,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust clamp bolts missing but secure

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.

  • Rear Tyres wearing low,3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise both rear tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,057 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    762269277404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp bolts missing but secure

  2. Pass104,109 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    227157159108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,663 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    263433508510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,267 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    952287613010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    872325290462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail101,412 miles (+186)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    252645317539
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,226 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    762762316235
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,227 miles (+240)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,227 miles
    Test number
    989536456407
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,987 miles (+368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    290853065701
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,619 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    558009104293
    • AdvisoryEML on.

  11. Pass99,563 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,563 miles
    Test number
    217095918541
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing low,3mm.

  12. Fail99,559 miles (+1,300)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    731988933757
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing low,3mm.

  13. Pass98,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    548682851407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,259 miles (+1,580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    700251755002
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass96,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    307838090756
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres wearing low

  16. Fail96,679 miles (+5)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    888661041268
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres wearing low

  17. Fail96,674 miles (+181)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    813475848488
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disk corroded mainly on inside of nsf disk (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

  18. Fail96,493 miles (+1,754)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,493 miles
    Test number
    900865145628
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front & rear (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,739 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    284721633640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,348 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    167743724270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,212 miles (+3,332)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    335991043250
    • NoteN/s front brake disc uneven wear??
    • NoteN/s front brake pipe corroded??
    • NoteO/s front brake pipe corroded??

  22. Pass84,880 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    657737722284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,709 miles (+8,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    416522231295
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  24. Pass70,753 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    390699030487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,933 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    684081739235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,209 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    824629938294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,385 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    374162947267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    750357146235
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 986 LYG

What vehicle is registration 986 LYG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 986 LYG on a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 986 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 986 LYG is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 986 LYG?
The MOT on 986 LYG is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 986 LYG done?
986 LYG was recorded at 105,057 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
Has 986 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 986 LYG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 986 LYG 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 986 LYG find?
986 LYG passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; exhaust clamp bolts missing but secure.

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