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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S790 HGDMOT history

S790 HGD is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S790 HGD silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,695 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 HGD
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
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 HGD was last recorded at 49,695 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,651 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,695 miles
  • 2024 – 49,651 miles
  • 2022 – 48,572 miles
  • 2021 – 48,204 miles
  • 2020 – 48,199 miles
  • 2018 – 46,938 miles
  • 2017 – 46,609 miles
  • 2016 – 46,115 miles
  • 2015 – 44,342 miles
  • 2014 – 41,292 miles
  • 2013 – 37,768 miles
  • 2012 – 35,652 miles
  • 2011 – 34,608 miles
  • 2010 – 32,665 miles
  • 2008 – 31,424 miles
  • 2007 – 29,942 miles
  • 2006 – 26,996 miles
  • 2005 – 24,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion around jacking points and sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    492833539316
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion around jacking points and sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,695 miles (+44)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    242496425468
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion around jacking points and sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    407632947538
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail49,651 miles (+1,079)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    427509592540
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass48,572 miles (+368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    598754495691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass48,204 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    973093027758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass48,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    864397479717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,199 miles (+1,261)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    558583672588
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass46,938 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    322208418460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,609 miles (+494)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    435447509560
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass46,115 miles (+1,773)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    917858884712
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on inner shoulders and have fine cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass44,342 miles (+3,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,342 miles
    Test number
    239249395152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass41,292 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    367390304203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass37,768 miles (+2,116)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    877972283179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass35,652 miles (+1,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,652 miles
    Test number
    956663392175
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,608 miles (+1,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    616529791176
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass32,665 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    993128360236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,645 miles (+1,221)2 dangerous2 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    431299410135
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousPipe running along n/s of vehicle excessively corroded, unable to determine if it is a brake pipe(recommend replacement due to its condition)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge
    • NoteRadiators showing signs of dampness (leaking)

  19. Pass31,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    613281018309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail31,424 miles (+1,482)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    982411918351
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass29,942 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,942 miles
    Test number
    853684807379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    813919396292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,996 miles (+2,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    440049796249
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass24,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    433613415402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 HGD

Does S790 HGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 HGD is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 HGD?
The MOT on S790 HGD is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 HGD done?
S790 HGD was recorded at 49,695 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,206 miles a year.
Has S790 HGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 HGD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S790 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 S790 HGD find?
S790 HGD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion around jacking points and sill edges; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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