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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

C8 XTRMOT history

C8 XTR is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 25 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

C8 XTR silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,910 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 XTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 XTR was last recorded at 109,910 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2010: 98,731 miles, lower than 99,150 miles on 3 Dec 2009.
  • 4 Jan 2019: 109,339 miles, lower than 109,340 miles on 20 Dec 2018.

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
109,818 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
1,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,910 miles
  • 2022 – 109,818 miles
  • 2021 – 109,604 miles
  • 2019 – 109,339 miles
  • 2018 – 109,340 miles
  • 2017 – 107,792 miles
  • 2016 – 107,315 miles
  • 2015 – 106,475 miles
  • 2013 – 105,999 miles
  • 2012 – 104,565 miles
  • 2011 – 102,002 miles
  • 2010 – 98,731 miles
  • 2009 – 99,150 miles
  • 2008 – 93,999 miles
  • 2007 – 84,405 miles
  • 2006 – 72,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,910 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear stood about (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,910 miles (+92)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    422601005859
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear stood about (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,818 miles (+214)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,818 miles
    Test number
    835863547542
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 on calipers to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,604 miles (+265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,604 miles
    Test number
    350311934991
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S front brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S front brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S front brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

  4. Pass109,339 miles (-1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    696269340207
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,340 miles (+1,548)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    475034645686
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,792 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    400567273822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,315 miles (+634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    965164511723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail106,681 miles (+206)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    782125411371
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroding
    • AdvisoryScreen damage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass106,475 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    868789085032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail106,475 miles (+476)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    827817975004
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass105,999 miles (+1,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,999 miles
    Test number
    518485603273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass104,565 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,565 miles
    Test number
    477226162151
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake effort low in comparison to nearside

  13. Fail104,565 miles (+2,563)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,565 miles
    Test number
    989093862167
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake effort low in comparison to nearside

  14. Pass102,002 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    709708961133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,998 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,998 miles
    Test number
    626337261114
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass98,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    983563750178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,731 miles (-419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    431209040168
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail99,150 miles (+1,530)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    841217739301
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak both rear tyres low centre tread

  19. Pass97,620 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    632550899102
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass93,999 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    562333268260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    353406337233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,405 miles (+11,807)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    884235737243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass72,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,598 miles
    Test number
    451869116207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 XTR

Does C8 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XTR is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 XTR?
The MOT on C8 XTR is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 XTR done?
C8 XTR was recorded at 109,910 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,872 miles a year.
Has C8 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 XTR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 XTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 XTR find?
C8 XTR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear stood about.

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