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Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,988 cc

J8 DRVMOT history

J8 DRV is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 35,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

J8 DRV grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
35,022 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DRV was last recorded at 35,022 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,703 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,319 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,022 miles
  • 2025 – 29,703 miles
  • 2024 – 25,419 miles
  • 2023 – 18,558 miles
  • 2022 – 10,541 miles
  • 2021 – 8,519 miles
  • 2020 – 7,935 miles
  • 2019 – 7,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,022 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    143206478100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,703 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    362428773424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,419 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    850568463571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail25,380 miles (+6,822)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    627652358730
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass18,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    18,558 miles
    Test number
    539126306621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail18,558 miles (+8,017)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,558 miles
    Test number
    706562468639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass10,541 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    10,541 miles
    Test number
    817232365119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,519 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    8,519 miles
    Test number
    876875914795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,935 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    7,935 miles
    Test number
    660045898442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,421 miles
    Test number
    395478322799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DRV

Does J8 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DRV is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DRV?
The MOT on J8 DRV is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DRV done?
J8 DRV was recorded at 35,022 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has J8 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DRV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 DRV 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 J8 DRV find?
J8 DRV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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