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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

R71 EMYMOT history

R71 EMY is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

R71 EMY silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
113,726 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 EMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 EMY was last recorded at 113,726 miles on 6 May 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,048 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,726 miles
  • 2025 – 113,048 miles
  • 2023 – 110,662 miles
  • 2022 – 108,487 miles
  • 2021 – 108,337 miles
  • 2019 – 102,400 miles
  • 2018 – 97,544 miles
  • 2016 – 96,990 miles
  • 2014 – 96,441 miles
  • 2013 – 96,401 miles
  • 2012 – 95,863 miles
  • 2010 – 92,580 miles
  • 2009 – 84,092 miles
  • 2008 – 68,010 miles
  • 2007 – 64,862 miles
  • 2006 – 60,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,726 miles (+678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,726 miles
    Test number
    271080578642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,048 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,048 miles
    Test number
    819163260714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lenses misted and weak image being omitted advise to clean lenses

  3. Pass110,662 miles (+2,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,662 miles
    Test number
    781287503593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,487 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    242087815670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on the limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,337 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,337 miles
    Test number
    135636656254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,400 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    748706427180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,544 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    340110580019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    659102144646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,990 miles (+549)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    556138827100
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass96,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    465324254283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,441 miles (+40)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    348032254238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass96,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    225941703294
    • NoteSlight pas fluid leak
    • NoteSlight plat from offside rear hub

  13. Fail96,401 miles (+538)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    648841203202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteSlight pas fluid leak
    • NoteSlight plat from offside rear hub

  14. Pass95,863 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    216907442144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,829 miles (+3,249)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    767500732122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wall shows some damage

  16. Pass92,580 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,580 miles
    Test number
    890118510216
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  17. Fail92,569 miles (+8,477)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    544037910252
    • DangerousNearside 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)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Pass84,092 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    741112919290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll exhaust clamps broken

  19. Fail84,092 miles (+16,082)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    370979909492
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll exhaust clamps broken

  20. Pass68,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    260278638499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,010 miles (+3,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    642667038152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass64,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    974790567208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,862 miles (+4,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    924616457282
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass60,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    112052916386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 EMY

Does R71 EMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 EMY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 EMY?
The MOT on R71 EMY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 EMY done?
R71 EMY was recorded at 113,726 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has R71 EMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 EMY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2016.
Has the mileage on R71 EMY 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 R71 EMY find?
R71 EMY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer and inner edges; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, and 1 more.

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