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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,480 cc

S8 POHMOT history

S8 POH is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

S8 POH silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,330 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 POH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 POH was last recorded at 54,330 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,373 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,330 miles
  • 2025 – 53,373 miles
  • 2024 – 52,804 miles
  • 2023 – 52,432 miles
  • 2022 – 51,831 miles
  • 2018 – 51,617 miles
  • 2017 – 51,366 miles
  • 2015 – 50,965 miles
  • 2013 – 50,275 miles
  • 2012 – 48,081 miles
  • 2011 – 46,796 miles
  • 2010 – 45,421 miles
  • 2009 – 42,604 miles
  • 2008 – 39,630 miles
  • 2007 – 37,890 miles
  • 2006 – 36,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,330 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    916059169059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,330 miles (+957)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    861620971277
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass53,373 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    910764932908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,804 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    278149918452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished near side badly
  5. Pass52,432 miles (+601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    878033553994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  6. Pass51,831 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    362578340743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  7. Fail51,815 miles (+198)4 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    135066345117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished slightly
  8. Pass51,617 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    936063209909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,366 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    111369669112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre side walls perished and cracked
  10. Pass50,965 miles (+690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    266433545149
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass50,275 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    429520483151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,081 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    795461972127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,796 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    199548561154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,421 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    714469260142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,604 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    342596259124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,630 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    672887588009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,890 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    912345377047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,442 miles
    Test number
    351024246096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 POH

Does S8 POH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 POH is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 POH?
The MOT on S8 POH is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 POH done?
S8 POH was recorded at 54,330 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 880 miles a year.
Has S8 POH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 POH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 POH 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 POH find?
S8 POH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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