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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,700 cc

S8 SOLMOT history

S8 SOL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S8 SOL silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,926 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SOL was last recorded at 83,926 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2022: 79,784 miles, lower than 87,327 miles on 5 Nov 2021.

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
83,926 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,926 miles
  • 2024 – 83,569 miles
  • 2023 – 82,474 miles
  • 2022 – 79,784 miles
  • 2021 – 87,327 miles
  • 2020 – 77,054 miles
  • 2019 – 72,685 miles
  • 2018 – 70,668 miles
  • 2017 – 69,501 miles
  • 2016 – 65,052 miles
  • 2015 – 64,778 miles
  • 2014 – 60,536 miles
  • 2013 – 58,048 miles
  • 2012 – 54,847 miles
  • 2011 – 52,741 miles
  • 2010 – 50,374 miles
  • 2009 – 45,180 miles
  • 2008 – 41,795 miles
  • 2007 – 36,692 miles
  • 2006 – 33,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,926 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    806803099959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,926 miles (+357)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    481014293545
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,569 miles (+1,095)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,569 miles
    Test number
    629216029863
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,474 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    747465450967
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail82,474 miles (+2,690)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    879267348880
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,784 miles (-7,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    532450523434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass87,327 miles (+10,273)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    322277717952
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass77,054 miles (+4,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    853797605516
    • 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. Pass72,685 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    340606128530
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass70,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    800977407080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail70,668 miles (+1,167)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    675813377045
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass69,501 miles (+4,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    737895366866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass65,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    528276016155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,052 miles (+274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    281821861357
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass64,778 miles (+4,242)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    977601905170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass60,536 miles (+2,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    497038304156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,048 miles (+3,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    628676523164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,847 miles (+2,106)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    109379112177
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,741 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    275116021485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,374 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    234925780088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,180 miles (+3,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    632208479058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass41,795 miles (+5,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    152186688076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  23. Pass36,692 miles (+3,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    180471687431
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight warp nearside front disc

  24. Pass33,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    961513186026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 SOL

Does S8 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SOL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 SOL?
The MOT on S8 SOL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SOL done?
S8 SOL was recorded at 83,926 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has S8 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SOL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 SOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 SOL find?
S8 SOL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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