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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S787 RALMOT history

S787 RAL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

S787 RAL silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,726 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 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 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 RAL was last recorded at 144,726 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,857 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
2,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,726 miles
  • 2025 – 143,857 miles
  • 2024 – 143,407 miles
  • 2017 – 142,626 miles
  • 2015 – 142,580 miles
  • 2013 – 142,134 miles
  • 2011 – 140,320 miles
  • 2010 – 139,370 miles
  • 2009 – 135,509 miles
  • 2007 – 128,746 miles
  • 2006 – 115,705 miles
  • 2005 – 98,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,726 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,726 miles (+869)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    980004360758
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,857 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    596720506901
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,407 miles
    Test number
    157680788738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    364306134279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,626 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    814721076314
    • AdvisoryShock absorber outer casings corroded

  6. Pass142,580 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    202995950016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,134 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    142,134 miles
    Test number
    268854663435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,320 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    140,320 miles
    Test number
    408843311413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail140,318 miles (+948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,318 miles
    Test number
    956291801388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass139,370 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    161583120399
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Fail139,307 miles (+32)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,307 miles
    Test number
    783051640129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail139,275 miles (+3,766)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,275 miles
    Test number
    590601840029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,509 miles (+6,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    122584449405
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limit of 1.6mm

  14. Pass128,746 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    481712897285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,632 miles (+12,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,632 miles
    Test number
    572908087275
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass115,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    191019416392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,705 miles (+17,263)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    671137416392
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass98,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    552711335291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 RAL

Does S787 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 RAL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S787 RAL?
The MOT on S787 RAL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 RAL done?
S787 RAL was recorded at 144,726 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,238 miles a year.
Has S787 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 RAL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on S787 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 S787 RAL find?
S787 RAL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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