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Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

L8 GDPMOT history

L8 GDP is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 28 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

L8 GDP blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
92,602 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GDP was last recorded at 92,602 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,050 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,602 miles
  • 2023 – 92,050 miles
  • 2022 – 91,545 miles
  • 2021 – 90,757 miles
  • 2020 – 88,655 miles
  • 2019 – 85,626 miles
  • 2018 – 84,721 miles
  • 2017 – 83,300 miles
  • 2016 – 81,748 miles
  • 2015 – 79,414 miles
  • 2014 – 76,793 miles
  • 2013 – 74,237 miles
  • 2012 – 71,948 miles
  • 2011 – 68,966 miles
  • 2010 – 66,145 miles
  • 2009 – 62,579 miles
  • 2008 – 59,475 miles
  • 2007 – 58,239 miles
  • 2006 – 55,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition inner faces
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,602 miles (+552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    803035607569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition inner faces
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass92,050 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    820508057959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail92,036 miles (+491)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    876718190247
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,545 miles (+788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    658181205259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,757 miles (+2,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    706100380289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,655 miles (+3,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    436327182596
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,626 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,626 miles
    Test number
    522548986351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,613 miles (+892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    124503432150
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

  9. Pass84,721 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    458096397401
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Fail84,718 miles (+1,418)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    568433610408
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass83,300 miles (+1,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    251985432018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass81,748 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    674840637609
    • AdvisoryOffside O/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.

  13. Pass79,414 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    226302585003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,793 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    768435734122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,721 miles (+2,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    616493224100
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass74,237 miles (+2,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,237 miles
    Test number
    578300313154
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass71,948 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    997339512116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,940 miles (+2,974)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    998470412165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,966 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,966 miles
    Test number
    116215621175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,920 miles (+2,775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    679510421160
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,145 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    922000410167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,579 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    942105319112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,475 miles (+1,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    702636118190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass58,239 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    132704617100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,206 miles (+2,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,206 miles
    Test number
    281461717490
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass55,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,258 miles
    Test number
    933144116130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GDP

Does L8 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 GDP expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 GDP?
The MOT on L8 GDP expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 GDP done?
L8 GDP was recorded at 92,602 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has L8 GDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GDP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 GDP 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 L8 GDP find?
L8 GDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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