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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc

J66 OYCMOT history

J66 OYC is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

J66 OYC 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 2025
Mileage
122,971 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 OYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

J66 OYC was last recorded at 122,971 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2023: 121,956 miles, lower than 124,949 miles on 19 Dec 2022.

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
121,960 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
3,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,971 miles
  • 2023 – 121,960 miles
  • 2022 – 124,949 miles
  • 2021 – 118,714 miles
  • 2020 – 114,349 miles
  • 2019 – 111,046 miles
  • 2018 – 107,202 miles
  • 2017 – 103,715 miles
  • 2016 – 103,039 miles
  • 2015 – 101,123 miles
  • 2014 – 95,814 miles
  • 2013 – 92,066 miles
  • 2012 – 87,390 miles
  • 2010 – 79,274 miles
  • 2005 – 59,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286842355889
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,971 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,971 miles
    Test number
    930045625459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,960 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    601148679006
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,956 miles (-2,993)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    887209202314
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,949 miles (+6,235)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    367835168061
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake disc inner face corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,714 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    137498565545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  7. Fail118,714 miles (+4,365)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    351886327658
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  8. Pass114,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    815372387457
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,349 miles (+3,303)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    358744042832
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    350838219180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,046 miles (+3,844)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    664820322847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,202 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    549137958588
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail107,199 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,199 miles
    Test number
    919994336410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass103,715 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    729490090602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,039 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    821064154908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,123 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,123 miles
    Test number
    389454565054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,814 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    106690454449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass92,066 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    277093863070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail92,066 miles (+4,676)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    879373463039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,390 miles (+8,116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    349092672064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp missing

  21. Pass79,274 miles (+19,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    764795380227
    • 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)

  22. Pass59,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,705 miles
    Test number
    143609335338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 OYC

Does J66 OYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 OYC expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 OYC?
The MOT on J66 OYC expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 OYC done?
J66 OYC was recorded at 122,971 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
Has J66 OYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 OYC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 OYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 OYC find?
J66 OYC failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; hazard warning switch inoperative, and 10 more.

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