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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

JOE 657MOT history

JOE 657 is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 2 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

JOE 657 silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,971 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOE 657
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOE 657 was last recorded at 68,971 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,616 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
2,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,971 miles
  • 2025 – 67,616 miles
  • 2024 – 67,117 miles
  • 2023 – 66,372 miles
  • 2022 – 65,549 miles
  • 2021 – 64,397 miles
  • 2020 – 63,803 miles
  • 2019 – 63,129 miles
  • 2018 – 61,754 miles
  • 2017 – 59,789 miles
  • 2016 – 58,288 miles
  • 2015 – 56,985 miles
  • 2014 – 55,787 miles
  • 2013 – 54,756 miles
  • 2012 – 53,653 miles
  • 2011 – 53,601 miles
  • 2010 – 48,267 miles
  • 2009 – 43,059 miles
  • 2008 – 38,716 miles
  • 2007 – 34,678 miles
  • 2006 – 27,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,971 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes front and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: rear number plate starting to get water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,971 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    594275750965
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes front and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass67,616 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    162839735451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes showing slight age relation corrosion/wear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: rear number plate starting to get water ingress (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail67,606 miles (+489)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    778948850802
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes showing slight age relation corrosion/wear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: rear number plate starting to get water ingress (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,117 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    389666055114
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes are showing slight age relation corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,372 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    176100000937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ADVISE: ns/f lower drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,549 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    274525476279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE Metal brake pipes slight corroded /and been greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Play in lower ball on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,397 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    551154336421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes slight corroded and been cleaned greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on drop link worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    500514944424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes slight corroded and been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Ball joint on drop link worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,802 miles (+673)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    553056524223
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc excess corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc excess corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes slight corroded and been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Ball joint on drop link worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,129 miles (+1,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    967270802746
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,754 miles (+1,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    861334271326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass59,789 miles (+1,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    414355205258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s front brake discs slightly corroded and scored on inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play in lower joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s rear tyres geting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass58,288 miles (+1,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,288 miles
    Test number
    766513940854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play in lower ball joint on anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass56,985 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    939339315038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,787 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    667133024077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,756 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    748724723035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,653 miles (+52)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    725656002089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges bald
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  18. Fail53,601 miles (+754)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    695204261322
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges bald
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  19. Pass52,847 miles (+4,580)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    749901721068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoot open light on dash staying on
    • NoteMultiple undershields fitted restricting view
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake pipes covered in protective grease

  20. Pass48,267 miles (+5,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    303535010051
    • NoteMultiple undershields fitted

  21. Pass43,059 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    174539619038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    362602928060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,716 miles (+4,038)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    914882128087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass34,678 miles (+6,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,678 miles
    Test number
    701394827085
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    780594426025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOE 657

What vehicle is registration JOE 657 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOE 657 on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 2 Apr 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JOE 657 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JOE 657 is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on JOE 657?
The MOT on JOE 657 is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JOE 657 done?
JOE 657 was recorded at 68,971 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,048 miles a year.
Has JOE 657 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOE 657 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on JOE 657 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 JOE 657 find?
JOE 657 passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes front and rear slight corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water ingress.

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