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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L3 NKOMOT history

L3 NKO is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L3 NKO blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,261 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NKO was last recorded at 120,261 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,740 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,521 miles
Average per year
4,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,261 miles
  • 2025 – 117,740 miles
  • 2024 – 116,624 miles
  • 2023 – 113,744 miles
  • 2022 – 110,245 miles
  • 2021 – 106,368 miles
  • 2020 – 103,491 miles
  • 2019 – 98,041 miles
  • 2018 – 93,467 miles
  • 2017 – 88,219 miles
  • 2016 – 82,606 miles
  • 2015 – 77,220 miles
  • 2014 – 72,519 miles
  • 2013 – 66,964 miles
  • 2012 – 62,984 miles
  • 2011 – 58,222 miles
  • 2010 – 54,397 miles
  • 2009 – 49,853 miles
  • 2008 – 45,911 miles
  • 2007 – 42,280 miles
  • 2006 – 38,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,261 miles (+2,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    714284456674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,740 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    774659941592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust on exaust

  3. Pass116,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    978808854526
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted prevent full inspection

  4. Fail116,624 miles (+2,880)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    527172385536
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted prevent full inspection

  5. Pass113,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,744 miles
    Test number
    692117466279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,744 miles (+3,499)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,744 miles
    Test number
    506079010794
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,245 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    125939882827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,236 miles (+3,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    728935609377
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,368 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    743398981170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass103,491 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    605661583538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,041 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    315829748126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,467 miles (+5,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    552444329637
    • 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)

  13. Pass88,219 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    870432255936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,218 miles (+5,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    228874348282
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass82,606 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    851409554793
    • 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)

  16. Pass77,220 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    115205775096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail77,220 miles (+4,701)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    907545175034
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,519 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    276308874030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,964 miles (+3,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    749316583044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass62,984 miles (+4,762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    848372172000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusting

  21. Pass58,222 miles (+3,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    168390761041
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to limmit

  22. Pass54,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    932784970092
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  23. Fail54,397 miles (+4,544)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    351838660097
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  24. Pass49,853 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    453281269006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,911 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    490097368093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,280 miles (+3,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    603092987008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass38,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    314950166049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 NKO

Does L3 NKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NKO is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NKO?
The MOT on L3 NKO is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NKO done?
L3 NKO was recorded at 120,261 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
Has L3 NKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NKO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 NKO 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 L3 NKO find?
L3 NKO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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