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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,893 cc

S88 RMLMOT history

S88 RML is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

S88 RML black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,423 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 RML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,893 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 RML was last recorded at 42,423 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,366 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,057 miles
Average per year
2,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,423 miles
  • 2025 – 39,366 miles
  • 2024 – 36,526 miles
  • 2023 – 33,508 miles
  • 2022 – 33,423 miles
  • 2021 – 32,757 miles
  • 2019 – 32,393 miles
  • 2018 – 29,044 miles
  • 2017 – 24,039 miles
  • 2016 – 20,036 miles
  • 2015 – 19,122 miles
  • 2014 – 14,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,423 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside and sill inspections are limited due to coversRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear(front to rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back 2 pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,423 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    957845381451
    • AdvisoryUnderside and sill inspections are limited due to covers

  2. Pass39,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    693736485162
    • AdvisoryUnderside and sill inspections are limited due to covers

  3. Fail39,366 miles (+2,840)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    683943187504
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and sill inspections are limited due to covers

  4. Pass36,526 miles (+3,018)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    930446669399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside inspection limited due to covers

  5. Pass33,508 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    893149074715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    876018565284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear(front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail33,423 miles (+4)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    597209750288
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear(front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail33,419 miles (+662)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    991733593962
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fixings corroded
    • AdvisoryTail pipe loose

  9. Pass32,757 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    886462837589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    287361725986
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back 2 pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre tread

  11. Fail32,393 miles (+3,349)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    119538369605
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back 2 pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre tread

  12. Pass29,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    599531624853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,044 miles (+5,005)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    299906880184
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass24,039 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    420824516118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,036 miles (+914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    927939799556
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low and perished

  16. Pass19,122 miles (+4,784)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,122 miles
    Test number
    256833205206
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm

  17. Pass14,338 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    976878184165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

Questions about S88 RML

Does S88 RML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 RML is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 RML?
The MOT on S88 RML is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 RML done?
S88 RML was recorded at 42,423 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,425 miles a year.
Has S88 RML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 RML has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 RML 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 S88 RML find?
S88 RML passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: underside and sill inspections are limited due to covers.

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