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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

L1 BSRMOT history

L1 BSR is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 22 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

L1 BSR silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
46,998 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BSR was last recorded at 46,998 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,833 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,998 miles
  • 2024 – 46,833 miles
  • 2023 – 46,496 miles
  • 2022 – 46,154 miles
  • 2021 – 45,681 miles
  • 2020 – 45,427 miles
  • 2019 – 44,309 miles
  • 2016 – 43,144 miles
  • 2015 – 41,330 miles
  • 2014 – 41,241 miles
  • 2013 – 41,182 miles
  • 2011 – 41,044 miles
  • 2008 – 40,616 miles
  • 2007 – 40,217 miles
  • 2006 – 39,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,998 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak noted

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.

  • Nail in o/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,998 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,998 miles
    Test number
    648368790669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak noted

  2. Pass46,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    583679560027
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. Fail46,833 miles (+337)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    556656733020
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine battery un servicable
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass46,496 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    169713091108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  5. Fail46,496 miles (+342)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    539190683246
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  6. Pass46,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    845491082818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail46,154 miles (+473)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    590043311297
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f fog lights inop

  8. Pass45,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    489928311191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,681 miles (+254)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    450696417660
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass45,427 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    456940437387
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber bump stops perishing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted in o/s/f steering rack end

  11. Pass44,309 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    658996868476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    448597758553
    • AdvisoryBaffles rattling in rear box

  13. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    440718460097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBaffles rattling in rear box

  14. Pass43,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    754477181068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail43,144 miles (+1,814)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    521482202666
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,330 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    229178395189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,241 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    805688794157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,182 miles (+138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    965043293160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGear selector stiff operation

  19. Pass41,044 miles (+428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    558857511209
    • NoteBaffles in exhaust rattling/ rear b/discs scored

  20. Pass40,616 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    474861658485
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps perishing

  21. Fail40,616 miles (+399)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    910641358319
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps perishing

  22. Pass40,217 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    610914087187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    291993856426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BSR

Does L1 BSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 BSR expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 BSR?
The MOT on L1 BSR expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 BSR done?
L1 BSR was recorded at 46,998 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has L1 BSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BSR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 BSR 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 L1 BSR find?
L1 BSR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; slight oil leak noted.

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