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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

C8 LNYMOT history

C8 LNY is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

C8 LNY silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,841 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LNY was last recorded at 97,841 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2012: 86,262 miles, lower than 86,451 miles on 18 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,272 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
1,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,841 miles
  • 2025 – 97,272 miles
  • 2024 – 96,898 miles
  • 2023 – 96,213 miles
  • 2018 – 94,969 miles
  • 2017 – 94,662 miles
  • 2015 – 93,186 miles
  • 2014 – 89,922 miles
  • 2013 – 88,671 miles
  • 2012 – 86,262 miles
  • 2011 – 86,451 miles
  • 2010 – 83,404 miles
  • 2009 – 75,054 miles
  • 2008 – 71,678 miles
  • 2007 – 65,866 miles
  • 2006 – 60,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,841 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too the flexy and from the flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too the flexy and from the flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,841 miles (+569)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    836281237897
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too the flexy and from the flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too the flexy and from the flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,272 miles (+374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    449433580015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slighty noisy from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,898 miles (+685)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    170884017776
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    200666771678
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,213 miles (+1,244)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    532002858221
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,969 miles (+307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    248222271051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  7. Pass94,662 miles (+1,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    688880388739
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass93,186 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,186 miles
    Test number
    152520140121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,922 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    165186114289
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass88,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    395198043424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,671 miles (+2,409)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    908687243223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass86,262 miles (-189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    638158752241
    • NoteSplit in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass86,451 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    209188901433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut to nearside rear tyre inside wall but not showing cords

  14. Fail86,451 miles (+3,047)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    808858501135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut to nearside rear tyre inside wall but not showing cords

  15. Pass83,404 miles (+8,350)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    260350130101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    454948199087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,054 miles (+3,376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    801718899038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass71,678 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    400434018194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail71,572 miles (+5,706)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    620086708102
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

  20. Pass65,866 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    334420417174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    481058706108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LNY

Does C8 LNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LNY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LNY?
The MOT on C8 LNY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LNY done?
C8 LNY was recorded at 97,841 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,846 miles a year.
Has C8 LNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LNY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 LNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LNY find?
C8 LNY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too the flexy and from the flexy to calliper, and 5 more.

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