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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

S8 FCJMOT history

S8 FCJ is a yellow petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

S8 FCJ yellow Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
68,657 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FCJ was last recorded at 68,657 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2015: 58,918 miles, lower than 90,832 miles on 7 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,535 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,657 miles
  • 2023 – 68,535 miles
  • 2022 – 68,106 miles
  • 2021 – 67,952 miles
  • 2019 – 67,529 miles
  • 2018 – 66,464 miles
  • 2017 – 64,023 miles
  • 2016 – 62,591 miles
  • 2015 – 58,919 miles
  • 2014 – 90,832 miles
  • 2013 – 54,149 miles
  • 2012 – 49,379 miles
  • 2008 – 46,658 miles
  • 2007 – 35,920 miles
  • 2006 – 23,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,657 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,657 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,657 miles
    Test number
    365627495320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,535 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    542619928347
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass68,106 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    571363609774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass67,952 miles (+423)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    554631839240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  5. Pass67,529 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    515346821436
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass66,464 miles (+2,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    760935573120
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass64,023 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    303835718147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper top mount corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  8. Pass62,591 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    531392450028
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass58,919 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    976230029549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,918 miles (-31,914)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    480487888870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner cv boot split
  11. Pass90,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    276710984240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,832 miles (+36,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    117619174207
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass54,149 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    469238763268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,379 miles (+2,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    557594992270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light indicates a fault
  15. Pass46,658 miles (+10,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    711781218390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass35,920 miles (+12,437)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    434542757140
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded.
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
  17. Pass23,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    511879026188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S8 FCJ

Does S8 FCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 FCJ expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 FCJ?
The MOT on S8 FCJ expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 FCJ done?
S8 FCJ was recorded at 68,657 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has S8 FCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FCJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S8 FCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 FCJ find?
S8 FCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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