
Porsche Boxster
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc
NSU 430MOT history
NSU 430 is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 74,533 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 23 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NSU 430
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 17 Apr 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NSU 430 was last recorded at 74,533 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,430 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 103 miles
- Average per year
- 1,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,533 miles
- 2025 – 73,971 miles
- 2024 – 73,305 miles
- 2023 – 73,075 miles
- 2022 – 72,775 miles
- 2021 – 72,114 miles
- 2020 – 71,352 miles
- 2019 – 70,459 miles
- 2018 – 69,764 miles
- 2017 – 68,971 miles
- 2016 – 68,050 miles
- 2015 – 67,141 miles
- 2014 – 66,462 miles
- 2013 – 64,985 miles
- 2012 – 63,761 miles
- 2011 – 62,670 miles
- 2010 – 61,132 miles
- 2009 – 57,363 miles
- 2008 – 54,983 miles
- 2006 – 50,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,533 miles (+103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 74,533 miles
- Test number
- 720244410903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,430 miles (+459)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,430 miles
- Test number
- 902151069863
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,971 miles
- Test number
- 902870009209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,971 miles (+666)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,971 miles
- Test number
- 868182736414
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass73,305 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 73,305 miles
- Test number
- 665064076707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,075 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,075 miles
- Test number
- 861524991445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,775 miles (+661)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 72,775 miles
- Test number
- 727348176292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,114 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,114 miles
- Test number
- 980959697321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,352 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 71,352 miles
- Test number
- 534248859912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,459 miles (+695)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,459 miles
- Test number
- 307821480829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,764 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,764 miles
- Test number
- 713613736755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,971 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,971 miles
- Test number
- 451750691772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,718 miles (+668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,718 miles
- Test number
- 834893446445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,050 miles (+909)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,050 miles
- Test number
- 607910194971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,141 miles
- Test number
- 179912505238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,141 miles (+29)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,141 miles
- Test number
- 998582805220
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail67,112 miles (+650)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,112 miles
- Test number
- 378010395187
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass66,462 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,462 miles
- Test number
- 949445404292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,985 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,985 miles
- Test number
- 207250913216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,761 miles (+1,091)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,761 miles
- Test number
- 105686002268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,670 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 62,670 miles
- Test number
- 128210801283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,585 miles (+1,453)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 62,585 miles
- Test number
- 608825971183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,132 miles
- Test number
- 301194000437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,132 miles (+973)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,132 miles
- Test number
- 751162200271
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,159 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 60,159 miles
- Test number
- 103367720069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,140 miles (+2,777)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,140 miles
- Test number
- 324306020017
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass57,363 miles (+2,380)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 57,363 miles
- Test number
- 323719519024
- NoteOffside front and both rear tyre tread very low inside edges
Pass54,983 miles (+4,448)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,983 miles
- Test number
- 820532638065
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBody covers fitted
Pass50,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 50,535 miles
- Test number
- 693741946296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NSU 430
- What vehicle is registration NSU 430 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NSU 430 on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Apr 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does NSU 430 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 430 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NSU 430?
- The MOT on NSU 430 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NSU 430 done?
- NSU 430 was recorded at 74,533 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,202 miles a year.
- Has NSU 430 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NSU 430 has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on NSU 430 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 NSU 430 find?
- NSU 430 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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