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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

L8 SNUMOT history

L8 SNU is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

L8 SNU black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,893 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SNU was last recorded at 132,893 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,434 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,459 miles
Average per year
6,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,893 miles
  • 2024 – 130,434 miles
  • 2023 – 126,078 miles
  • 2022 – 122,063 miles
  • 2021 – 120,210 miles
  • 2020 – 115,993 miles
  • 2019 – 115,291 miles
  • 2018 – 114,225 miles
  • 2017 – 112,830 miles
  • 2016 – 110,996 miles
  • 2015 – 109,322 miles
  • 2014 – 103,141 miles
  • 2013 – 95,951 miles
  • 2012 – 81,162 miles
  • 2011 – 70,060 miles
  • 2010 – 66,142 miles
  • 2009 – 53,819 miles
  • 2008 – 37,720 miles
  • 2007 – 22,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,893 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,893 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,893 miles
    Test number
    622759071300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,434 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,434 miles
    Test number
    196739332016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    813797354054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,078 miles (+4,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    602899652423
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass122,063 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,063 miles
    Test number
    632200976205
    • AdvisoryHandbrake req adjustment

  6. Fail122,039 miles (+1,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    351640128433
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass120,210 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    877005020274
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass115,993 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,993 miles
    Test number
    920485884790
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail115,990 miles (+699)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    257297301819
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass115,291 miles (+1,066)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    999027345428
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass114,225 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,225 miles
    Test number
    744318445598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,218 miles (+1,388)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    732252556991
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass112,830 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    209298167079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass110,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    891511761500
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail110,996 miles (+1,674)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    364938799507
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass109,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    117350715204
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail109,322 miles (+6,181)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    299010015289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,141 miles (+7,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    285698934200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,951 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    367702433256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,852 miles (+14,690)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    428308823213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass81,162 miles (+11,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    359047852298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,060 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    187343141101
    • NoteFront discs scoured on inner face
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  23. Fail70,059 miles (+3,917)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    738043041172
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs scoured on inner face
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  24. Pass66,142 miles (+12,323)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,142 miles
    Test number
    924139140188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,819 miles (+16,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    324429359151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,720 miles (+15,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,720 miles
    Test number
    293150758134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    693842957162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SNU

Does L8 SNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 SNU expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 SNU?
The MOT on L8 SNU expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 SNU done?
L8 SNU was recorded at 132,893 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
Has L8 SNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SNU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SNU 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 SNU find?
L8 SNU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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