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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

J8 SYPMOT history

J8 SYP is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

J8 SYP black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,234 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2020
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SYP was last recorded at 104,234 miles on 19 Nov 2020, 698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,536 miles · 9 May 2019
Between the last two tests
698 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 104,234 miles
  • 2019 – 103,536 miles
  • 2017 – 103,314 miles
  • 2016 – 103,039 miles
  • 2015 – 101,982 miles
  • 2014 – 98,952 miles
  • 2013 – 94,953 miles
  • 2012 – 91,214 miles
  • 2011 – 83,734 miles
  • 2007 – 70,905 miles
  • 2006 – 64,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    421207593034
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    986839526202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327566237159
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,234 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,234 miles
    Test number
    440638157426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,536 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,536 miles
    Test number
    496977019228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    216100931683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,314 miles (+275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    473453927723
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  8. Pass103,039 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    955286505917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,982 miles (+3,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    956982275045
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass98,952 miles (+3,999)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    358223874008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass94,953 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    126170473038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail94,869 miles (+3,655)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    869990553022
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass91,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    367826642013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,214 miles (+7,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    539504642053
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    229674371012
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    380338208319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    922328208309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail70,905 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    200002337278
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass70,905 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    243122737258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    624420676283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 SYP

Does J8 SYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 SYP expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 SYP?
The MOT on J8 SYP expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 SYP done?
J8 SYP was recorded at 104,234 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2020, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has J8 SYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SYP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 SYP 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 SYP find?
J8 SYP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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