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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S38 ADVMOT history

S38 ADV is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S38 ADV blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
54,905 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ADV was last recorded at 54,905 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,905 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,905 miles
  • 2025 – 53,690 miles
  • 2024 – 52,909 miles
  • 2023 – 51,608 miles
  • 2021 – 49,552 miles
  • 2020 – 47,726 miles
  • 2019 – 46,826 miles
  • 2018 – 46,350 miles
  • 2017 – 45,493 miles
  • 2016 – 44,703 miles
  • 2012 – 43,125 miles
  • 2010 – 42,857 miles
  • 2009 – 42,569 miles
  • 2008 – 40,560 miles
  • 2007 – 36,186 miles
  • 2006 – 33,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,905 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    121210399138
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail54,905 miles (+1,215)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    370156343097
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,690 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    585568604759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,909 miles (+1,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    364292450074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,608 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,608 miles
    Test number
    893800069553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass49,552 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    626145878586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,726 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    703730463391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,826 miles (+476)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    332969491578
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,350 miles (+857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    412357445843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,493 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    986301261918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    315040412888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,703 miles (+1,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    648154993665
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass43,125 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    128448882140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,857 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    120024610341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,569 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    771946199238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,560 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    263299488461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    511492197146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,186 miles (+3,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    620482297110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass33,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,132 miles
    Test number
    750251636137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 ADV

Does S38 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 ADV is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 ADV?
The MOT on S38 ADV is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 ADV done?
S38 ADV was recorded at 54,905 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,092 miles a year.
Has S38 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ADV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 ADV 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 S38 ADV find?
S38 ADV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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