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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

K50 GSRMOT history

K50 GSR is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

K50 GSR blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
168,002 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 GSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 GSR was last recorded at 168,002 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 1,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2020: 165,246 miles, lower than 167,995 miles on 12 Aug 2019.

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
166,121 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,881 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,002 miles
  • 2021 – 166,121 miles
  • 2020 – 165,246 miles
  • 2019 – 167,995 miles
  • 2018 – 161,756 miles
  • 2017 – 160,757 miles
  • 2016 – 159,756 miles
  • 2014 – 149,934 miles
  • 2012 – 140,300 miles
  • 2011 – 131,430 miles
  • 2010 – 122,207 miles
  • 2009 – 112,276 miles
  • 2008 – 107,332 miles
  • 2007 – 93,880 miles
  • 2006 – 75,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,002 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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front discs wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,002 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,002 miles
    Test number
    229551950125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,121 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,121 miles
    Test number
    803355207160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,246 miles (-2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,246 miles
    Test number
    214560237639
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass167,995 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,995 miles
    Test number
    656783659782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,756 miles (+999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    995967874723
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,757 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    350705687560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,756 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,756 miles
    Test number
    508618284387
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs wearing thin

  8. Fail159,750 miles (+9,816)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,750 miles
    Test number
    615248729510
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs wearing thin

  9. Pass149,934 miles (+9,634)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    837741124014
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes.
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass140,300 miles (+8,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,300 miles
    Test number
    108587742376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass131,430 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    486102431364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail131,423 miles (+9,216)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,423 miles
    Test number
    657458221352
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear discs rusty and pitted

  13. Pass122,207 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,207 miles
    Test number
    141662850388
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f alloy wheel rims bent.
    • NoteSteel brake pipes slightly pitted.

  14. Fail122,207 miles (+9,931)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,207 miles
    Test number
    631610740367
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f alloy wheel rims bent.
    • NoteSteel brake pipes slightly pitted.

  15. Pass112,276 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,276 miles
    Test number
    622941549303
    • 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)

  16. Fail112,269 miles (+4,937)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,269 miles
    Test number
    761055139391
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass107,332 miles (+13,452)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    441154128451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,880 miles (+18,526)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,880 miles
    Test number
    204362007381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    233480426011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 GSR

Does K50 GSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 GSR expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 GSR?
The MOT on K50 GSR expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 GSR done?
K50 GSR was recorded at 168,002 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has K50 GSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 GSR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on K50 GSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 GSR find?
K50 GSR passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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