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Porsche Boxster

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S779 HGDMOT history

S779 HGD is a yellow petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S779 HGD yellow Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,249 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 HGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 HGD was last recorded at 106,249 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,587 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
2,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,249 miles
  • 2025 – 103,587 miles
  • 2024 – 103,563 miles
  • 2020 – 102,946 miles
  • 2019 – 102,547 miles
  • 2018 – 100,996 miles
  • 2017 – 99,652 miles
  • 2016 – 96,391 miles
  • 2015 – 93,442 miles
  • 2014 – 89,853 miles
  • 2013 – 85,920 miles
  • 2012 – 82,697 miles
  • 2011 – 79,462 miles
  • 2010 – 75,378 miles
  • 2009 – 69,154 miles
  • 2008 – 63,461 miles
  • 2007 – 56,431 miles
  • 2006 – 49,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,249 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    704605196101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,587 miles (+24)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    620916825234
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,563 miles (+617)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    444452594711
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,946 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    753095771295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,547 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    800208187709
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail102,535 miles (+33)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,535 miles
    Test number
    153918274879
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust securing nut heavily corroded rotting away

  7. Fail102,502 miles (+1,506)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,502 miles
    Test number
    310733237070
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust securing nut heavily corroded rotting away

  8. Pass100,996 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    756795796780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail100,995 miles (+1,343)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    680325506443
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,652 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    306913718932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,391 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    251301068413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,442 miles (+3,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,442 miles
    Test number
    335596020524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,853 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    438635464263
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass85,920 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,920 miles
    Test number
    988917153294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    567840292218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail82,697 miles (+3,235)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    626880992271
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass79,462 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    468774291291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,425 miles (+4,047)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    158636281297
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass75,378 miles (+6,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    424351590227
    • NoteRear tyres heavily cracked

  20. Pass69,154 miles (+5,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    744640789292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    502108768256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,461 miles (+7,030)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    803308868291
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass56,431 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    594180947245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    372011256472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S779 HGD

Does S779 HGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 HGD is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 HGD?
The MOT on S779 HGD is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 HGD done?
S779 HGD was recorded at 106,249 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,865 miles a year.
Has S779 HGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 HGD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S779 HGD 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 S779 HGD find?
S779 HGD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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