
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass107,062 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 107,062 miles
- Test number
- 296186587871
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass96,230 miles (+4,852)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,230 miles
- Test number
- 264808444150
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,536 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,536 miles
- Test number
- 528876563468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,997 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 85,997 miles
- Test number
- 124918322101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,870 miles (+4,443)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,870 miles
- Test number
- 573013937325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,427 miles
- Test number
- 484723815895
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass73,748 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,748 miles
- Test number
- 955677394876
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass94,943 miles (+3,876)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,943 miles
- Test number
- 139829713247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,067 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 91,067 miles
- Test number
- 456915192187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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