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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,480 cc

L60 JOWMOT history

L60 JOW is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

L60 JOW silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,254 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 JOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 JOW was last recorded at 137,254 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,169 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,254 miles
  • 2021 – 137,169 miles
  • 2020 – 136,806 miles
  • 2019 – 136,744 miles
  • 2018 – 136,045 miles
  • 2017 – 135,299 miles
  • 2016 – 133,270 miles
  • 2015 – 130,854 miles
  • 2014 – 130,694 miles
  • 2013 – 128,148 miles
  • 2012 – 126,775 miles
  • 2011 – 125,139 miles
  • 2009 – 123,734 miles
  • 2008 – 120,408 miles
  • 2007 – 118,020 miles
  • 2006 – 113,894 miles
  • 2005 – 110,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,254 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,254 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    324854748342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,169 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    485764236577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,806 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,806 miles
    Test number
    753959600990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,744 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,744 miles
    Test number
    205546891165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    337242381571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,045 miles (+746)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    750886764678
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,299 miles
    Test number
    295555353457
    • AdvisoryUnderetray fitted

  8. Fail135,299 miles (+2,029)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,299 miles
    Test number
    810609781587
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass133,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,270 miles
    Test number
    546115817723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cracks within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cracks within tread

  10. Fail133,270 miles (+561)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,270 miles
    Test number
    854080325144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cracks within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cracks within tread

  11. Pass132,709 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    244072484980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cracks appearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small crack appearing

  12. Fail132,677 miles (+1,823)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,677 miles
    Test number
    742844494817
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cracks appearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small crack appearing

  13. Pass130,854 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    266971245185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Pass130,694 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    816912854024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail130,692 miles (+2,544)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,692 miles
    Test number
    456070354042
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass128,148 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    836606753048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Fail128,148 miles (+1,373)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    639602853024
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass126,775 miles (+5)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    848655952008
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail126,770 miles (+1,631)3 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,770 miles
    Test number
    149063752429
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass125,139 miles (+1,405)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    936690421099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's are slightly corroed
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low

  21. Pass123,734 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    962594969290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass120,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    150141868282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,408 miles (+2,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    380350668216
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  24. Fail118,020 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    333054647391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass118,020 miles (+4,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    853784547306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass113,894 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    550102326264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,349 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    110,349 miles
    Test number
    431334335214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail110,233 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,233 miles
    Test number
    230448225284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about L60 JOW

Does L60 JOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L60 JOW expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L60 JOW?
The MOT on L60 JOW expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L60 JOW done?
L60 JOW was recorded at 137,254 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has L60 JOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 JOW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L60 JOW 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 L60 JOW find?
L60 JOW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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