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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

S796 HGDMOT history

S796 HGD is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

S796 HGD black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,627 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 HGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 HGD was last recorded at 111,627 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,052 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,575 miles
Average per year
928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,627 miles
  • 2024 – 110,052 miles
  • 2022 – 109,986 miles
  • 2016 – 109,943 miles
  • 2015 – 109,196 miles
  • 2014 – 108,744 miles
  • 2013 – 108,052 miles
  • 2012 – 106,680 miles
  • 2011 – 105,312 miles
  • 2010 – 102,883 miles
  • 2009 – 100,865 miles
  • 2008 – 98,213 miles
  • 2006 – 93,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,627 miles (+1,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    297328042917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass110,052 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    156631118345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,018 miles (+32)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,018 miles
    Test number
    246474888227
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    428228768892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Fail109,986 miles (+43)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    754694133392
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass109,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,943 miles
    Test number
    371433068566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished

  7. Fail109,943 miles (+747)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,943 miles
    Test number
    224169841108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished

  8. Pass109,196 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    368776615430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre sidewall starting to split

  9. Fail109,195 miles (+451)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    479953655166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread starting to split

  10. Pass108,744 miles (+692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,744 miles
    Test number
    296634754123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass108,052 miles (+1,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    486124283035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,680 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    739227212126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass105,312 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    719211741072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,883 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    910867320169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,878 miles (+139)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    611384620126
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass102,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    251233100139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,739 miles (+2)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    582530190070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Fail102,737 miles (+1,872)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    924215580075
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass100,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    624200809195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,865 miles (+2,652)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    782060209132
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,213 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    173028998401
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass93,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    741010716265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 HGD

Does S796 HGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 HGD is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 HGD?
The MOT on S796 HGD is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 HGD done?
S796 HGD was recorded at 111,627 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 928 miles a year.
Has S796 HGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 HGD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S796 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 S796 HGD find?
S796 HGD passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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