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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

C8 LOVMOT history

C8 LOV is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

C8 LOV blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
64,911 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LOV was last recorded at 64,911 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,483 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
1,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,911 miles
  • 2022 – 64,483 miles
  • 2021 – 59,415 miles
  • 2019 – 57,804 miles
  • 2018 – 57,041 miles
  • 2017 – 56,377 miles
  • 2016 – 55,548 miles
  • 2015 – 53,787 miles
  • 2014 – 52,980 miles
  • 2013 – 52,210 miles
  • 2012 – 51,094 miles
  • 2011 – 50,021 miles
  • 2010 – 48,110 miles
  • 2009 – 46,475 miles
  • 2008 – 45,187 miles
  • 2006 – 43,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,911 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    187465231845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,483 miles (+5,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    530327353739
    • AdvisoryCoolant smell. No leak apparent.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose / rattle. Removed. Not fire risk.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Ferrule corroded and split. Secure, no leak. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight. Both banks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Not fully visible. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass59,415 miles (+1,611)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    247860687240
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside which preclude thorough inspection of brake pipes, etc.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass57,804 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    495449087871
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Crack to windscreen, but not obscuring view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,041 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    354518303622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,377 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    219423719985
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower chip in w/screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front P.A.S feral union split on low pressure pipe on steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Fail56,377 miles (+829)5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    307518772194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower chip in w/screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front P.A.S feral union split on low pressure pipe on steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass55,548 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,548 miles
    Test number
    734365018108
    • AdvisoryFront Damage on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn

  9. Fail55,547 miles (+1,760)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    962709153848
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Damage on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn
    • AdvisoryWater leaking bottom of car

  10. Fail53,787 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    197475755499
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass53,787 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    446455255037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,980 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    927424234085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is starting to perish
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail52,980 miles (+770)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    569904634046
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is starting to perish
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass52,210 miles (+1,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    658729023008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass51,094 miles (+1,073)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    437146022023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre side wall cracking

  16. Pass50,021 miles (+260)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    259588931008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail49,761 miles (+1,651)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    137315421489
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass48,110 miles (+340)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    222258320006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size 205/50zr 17

  19. Fail47,770 miles (+1,295)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    454758810008
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTyre size 205/50zr 17

  20. Pass46,475 miles (+1,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    593774129027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass45,187 miles (+1,539)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,187 miles
    Test number
    613836428027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass43,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    333873196427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,648 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    211172686220
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C8 LOV

Does C8 LOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 LOV expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 LOV?
The MOT on C8 LOV expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 LOV done?
C8 LOV was recorded at 64,911 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
Has C8 LOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LOV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 LOV 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 C8 LOV find?
C8 LOV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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