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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,700 cc

S8 BXTMOT history

S8 BXT is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S8 BXT black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,498 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BXT was last recorded at 92,498 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,498 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,498 miles
  • 2024 – 92,479 miles
  • 2015 – 90,228 miles
  • 2014 – 88,555 miles
  • 2013 – 88,252 miles
  • 2012 – 84,827 miles
  • 2011 – 83,455 miles
  • 2010 – 78,247 miles
  • 2009 – 74,426 miles
  • 2008 – 67,564 miles
  • 2007 – 62,944 miles
  • 2006 – 55,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,498 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • 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, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,498 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    992863346044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  2. Fail92,498 miles (+19)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    531943662889
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  3. Pass92,479 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,479 miles
    Test number
    996721836094
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,469 miles (+2,241)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,469 miles
    Test number
    515094944007
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,228 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    175308125194
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass90,228 miles (+1,673)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    365358725150
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass88,555 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    379316254114
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCan not fully see front brake pads
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSome componants cannot be seen obscured by body undertrays

  8. Fail88,540 miles (+288)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,540 miles
    Test number
    869165054196
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pads cannot be seen due to caliper design all
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSome componants cannot be seen obscured by body undertrays

  9. Pass88,252 miles (+3,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    247511153159
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres starting to split and perish

  10. Pass84,827 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    898248732160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,455 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,455 miles
    Test number
    777684931026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,452 miles (+5,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    229119121086
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail78,247 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    270393820079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass78,247 miles (+3,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    714833020013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass74,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    292110139053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,426 miles (+6,862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    621999929080
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass67,564 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    531092678005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,944 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    201031257470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,798 miles (+7,678)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    543022247111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass55,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    342794446179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 BXT

Does S8 BXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BXT is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BXT?
The MOT on S8 BXT is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BXT done?
S8 BXT was recorded at 92,498 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,875 miles a year.
Has S8 BXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BXT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BXT 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 S8 BXT find?
S8 BXT passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front undertray not fully secure; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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