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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,687 cc

S8 ORCMOT history

S8 ORC is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

S8 ORC blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,062 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ORC was last recorded at 107,062 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,050 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,062 miles
  • 2025 – 103,984 miles
  • 2024 – 101,337 miles
  • 2022 – 96,230 miles
  • 2021 – 91,378 miles
  • 2020 – 87,814 miles
  • 2019 – 85,997 miles
  • 2018 – 83,870 miles
  • 2017 – 79,427 miles
  • 2016 – 73,748 miles
  • 2015 – 68,405 miles
  • 2013 – 94,943 miles
  • 2012 – 91,067 miles
  • 2011 – 88,239 miles
  • 2009 – 63,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,062 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,062 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    296186587871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,050 miles (+3,066)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    117412727103
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber is split (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass103,984 miles (+97)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    349798057701
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR/OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR/OSR/OSF (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail103,887 miles (+2,550)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,887 miles
    Test number
    364010658872
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases NS Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR/OSR/OSF (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass101,337 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    802359607857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass96,230 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    264808444150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,378 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,378 miles
    Test number
    981691593023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail91,361 miles (+3,547)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,361 miles
    Test number
    415657798008
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    573794949719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail87,814 miles (+1,278)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    516635317377
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass86,536 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,536 miles
    Test number
    528876563468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,997 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    124918322101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,870 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    573013937325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    484723815895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,427 miles (+5,679)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    314261454507
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass73,748 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    955677394876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    337381515462
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass101,582 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,582 km
    Test number
    649936014260
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass94,943 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    139829713247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,067 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    456915192187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,239 miles (+25,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,239 miles
    Test number
    576764211221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass63,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    502450649207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail63,023 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    643290549279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S8 ORC

Does S8 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ORC is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ORC?
The MOT on S8 ORC is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ORC done?
S8 ORC was recorded at 107,062 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has S8 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ORC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 ORC 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 ORC find?
S8 ORC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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