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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.

NSU 430 silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass74,533 miles
  • 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))

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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass73,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    902870009209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass73,305 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,305 miles
    Test number
    665064076707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,075 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    861524991445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,775 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,775 miles
    Test number
    727348176292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,114 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    980959697321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,352 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    534248859912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,459 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    307821480829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,764 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    713613736755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,971 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    451750691772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass68,050 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    607910194971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    179912505238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass66,462 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    949445404292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,985 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    207250913216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,761 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    105686002268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,670 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    128210801283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,585 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    608825971183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    301194000437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass60,159 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    103367720069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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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