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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S780 RALMOT history

S780 RAL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S780 RAL silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,202 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 RAL
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 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 RAL was last recorded at 112,202 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,859 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,343 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,202 miles
  • 2025 – 109,859 miles
  • 2024 – 104,803 miles
  • 2023 – 103,408 miles
  • 2021 – 103,130 miles
  • 2020 – 102,746 miles
  • 2019 – 101,540 miles
  • 2017 – 100,205 miles
  • 2016 – 97,843 miles
  • 2015 – 94,627 miles
  • 2014 – 92,545 miles
  • 2013 – 90,836 miles
  • 2012 – 88,965 miles
  • 2011 – 86,607 miles
  • 2010 – 84,491 miles
  • 2009 – 81,579 miles
  • 2008 – 78,553 miles
  • 2007 – 74,958 miles
  • 2006 – 71,339 miles
  • 2005 – 66,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,202 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,202 miles (+2,343)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,202 miles
    Test number
    934913463956
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,859 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    366836967846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,856 miles (+5,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,856 miles
    Test number
    142279196096
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,803 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    980120998895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,408 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    957160289687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass103,130 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    868166875669
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass102,746 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    303247631605
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,716 miles (+1,176)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    741822926128
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,540 miles (+1,335)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,540 miles
    Test number
    180173692748
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass100,205 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    634981953257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,843 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    733262394467
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  12. Pass94,627 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    137570193220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,545 miles (+1,709)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    586774124381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface corrosion on offside outer sill

  14. Pass90,836 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,836 miles
    Test number
    407202623316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,965 miles (+2,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    485770922480
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded

  16. Pass86,607 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    269592831399
    • 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)

  17. Pass84,491 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    670458920362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,579 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    424534929444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail81,572 miles (+3,019)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    414707719439
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass78,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    204373438325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,553 miles (+3,595)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    301091138363
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,958 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,958 miles
    Test number
    580367527391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,339 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    812513636384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,670 miles
    Test number
    734419115337
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S780 RAL

Does S780 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 RAL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 RAL?
The MOT on S780 RAL is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 RAL done?
S780 RAL was recorded at 112,202 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has S780 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 RAL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S780 RAL 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 S780 RAL find?
S780 RAL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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