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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

M88 DRFMOT history

M88 DRF is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 21 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 125,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

M88 DRF black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
125,387 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DRF was last recorded at 125,387 miles on 7 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2026: 125,387 miles, lower than 130,697 miles on 8 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,697 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,387 miles
  • 2025 – 130,697 miles
  • 2024 – 128,943 miles
  • 2023 – 128,542 miles
  • 2021 – 127,457 miles
  • 2020 – 124,831 miles
  • 2019 – 121,384 miles
  • 2018 – 120,491 miles
  • 2017 – 120,476 miles
  • 2016 – 117,714 miles
  • 2015 – 112,529 miles
  • 2014 – 109,352 miles
  • 2013 – 104,708 miles
  • 2012 – 94,172 miles
  • 2010 – 92,428 miles
  • 2009 – 88,175 miles
  • 2008 – 83,590 miles
  • 2007 – 75,423 miles
  • 2006 – 74,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,387 miles (-5,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    984814915203
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,697 miles (+1,754)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    143633424516
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,943 miles (+79)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,943 miles
    Test number
    978151058361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,864 miles (+322)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,864 miles
    Test number
    905818738584
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass128,542 miles (+1,085)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,542 miles
    Test number
    695888740188
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,457 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    782645329428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,451 miles (+2,620)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,451 miles
    Test number
    656453754221
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass124,831 miles (+2,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    285261990673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,967 miles (+583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,967 miles
    Test number
    969295395090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,384 miles (+893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    945769869223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass120,491 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    221988472302
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill rusty and holed not within 30cm

  12. Pass120,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,476 miles
    Test number
    683312808362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,475 miles (+2,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    363959790601
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass117,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    245160727617
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail117,712 miles (+5,183)3 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,712 miles
    Test number
    859524120840
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass112,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    321550961826
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail112,529 miles (+89)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    479540949032
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail112,440 miles (+3,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,440 miles
    Test number
    161672200274
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass109,352 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,352 miles
    Test number
    385822244499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,708 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,708 miles
    Test number
    909107923215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,550 miles (+10,378)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    245511113278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass94,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    716353782099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,172 miles (+1,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    366893382037
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass92,428 miles (+4,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    862786430358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass88,175 miles (+4,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    164322489245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass83,590 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    331579488284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,427 miles (+423)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    222413378271
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass83,004 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    950892878192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,423 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    602541257147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,415 miles (+598)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    504440757110
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet wont open
    • NoteTailgate wont open

  31. Fail74,817 miles (+4,803)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    253640216371
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

  32. Pass70,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    141330886459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 DRF

Does M88 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DRF is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 DRF?
The MOT on M88 DRF is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 DRF done?
M88 DRF was recorded at 125,387 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has M88 DRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DRF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on M88 DRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M88 DRF find?
M88 DRF passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front coil spring corroded both.

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