Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc
S4 GPBMOT history
S4 GPB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 155,178 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 GPB
- 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
- 24 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 GPB was last recorded at 155,178 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2022: 152,092 miles, lower than 165,318 miles on 21 Sept 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,964 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,214 miles
- Average per year
- 5,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,178 miles
- 2024 – 153,964 miles
- 2023 – 153,941 miles
- 2022 – 152,092 miles
- 2021 – 148,261 miles
- 2020 – 138,406 miles
- 2019 – 129,093 miles
- 2018 – 121,018 miles
- 2017 – 116,997 miles
- 2016 – 110,434 miles
- 2015 – 102,110 miles
- 2014 – 97,953 miles
- 2013 – 95,086 miles
- 2012 – 93,839 miles
- 2011 – 90,949 miles
- 2010 – 85,719 miles
- 2009 – 78,976 miles
- 2008 – 73,605 miles
- 2007 – 68,284 miles
- 2006 – 60,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,178 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (front sections)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,178 miles (+1,214)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 155,178 miles
- Test number
- 937380513575
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,964 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 153,964 miles
- Test number
- 294554799545
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (front sections) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,961 miles (+20)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,961 miles
- Test number
- 629370147216
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (front sections) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,941 miles (+10)7 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,941 miles
- Test number
- 452613073506
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp light intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,931 miles (+1,839)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,931 miles
- Test number
- 122827581901
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass152,092 miles (-13,226)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 152,092 miles
- Test number
- 148546741213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,318 miles (+17,057)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,318 miles
- Test number
- 552936331241
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,261 miles (+9,855)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 148,261 miles
- Test number
- 964780251659
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers not screen
Pass138,406 miles (+9,313)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 138,406 miles
- Test number
- 166417433142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,093 miles (+589)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 129,093 miles
- Test number
- 584053826333
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
Fail128,504 miles (+7,486)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,504 miles
- Test number
- 599400702101
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions high (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
Pass121,018 miles (+196)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 121,018 miles
- Test number
- 117771451912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cut on inner wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts over inner wall
- AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
Fail120,822 miles (+3,825)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,822 miles
- Test number
- 723084973900
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cut on inner wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts over inner wall
- AdvisorySigns of an oil leak
Pass116,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,997 miles
- Test number
- 534732343464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,997 miles (+6,563)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,997 miles
- Test number
- 150280621210
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass110,434 miles (+8,324)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 110,434 miles
- Test number
- 188180439246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,110 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,110 miles
- Test number
- 927619025289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,073 miles (+4,120)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,073 miles
- Test number
- 356900125498
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass97,953 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,953 miles
- Test number
- 225485844282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,945 miles (+2,859)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,945 miles
- Test number
- 657488414274
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,086 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,086 miles
- Test number
- 406074413294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,839 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,839 miles
- Test number
- 387554982160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,838 miles (+2,889)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,838 miles
- Test number
- 545054582109
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,949 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,949 miles
- Test number
- 545033381123
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,719 miles (+6,743)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 85,719 miles
- Test number
- 821018890191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,976 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 581245589177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,605 miles (+5,321)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 73,605 miles
- Test number
- 793684298147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,284 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 68,284 miles
- Test number
- 253500407206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,281 miles (+8,040)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,281 miles
- Test number
- 342739997106
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,241 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,241 miles
- Test number
- 781496306222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about S4 GPB
- Does S4 GPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S4 GPB expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S4 GPB?
- The MOT on S4 GPB expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S4 GPB done?
- S4 GPB was recorded at 155,178 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
- Has S4 GPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 GPB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S4 GPB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S4 GPB find?
- S4 GPB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, and 4 more.
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