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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,700 cc

S8 XYEMOT history

S8 XYE is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

S8 XYE grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
147,027 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XYE was last recorded at 147,027 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 6,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,797 miles · 16 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,230 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,027 miles
  • 2021 – 140,797 miles
  • 2020 – 139,010 miles
  • 2018 – 137,932 miles
  • 2017 – 134,145 miles
  • 2016 – 130,481 miles
  • 2015 – 118,432 miles
  • 2014 – 115,231 miles
  • 2013 – 112,911 miles
  • 2012 – 111,857 miles
  • 2011 – 107,306 miles
  • 2010 – 98,975 miles
  • 2009 – 88,786 miles
  • 2008 – 79,481 miles
  • 2007 – 68,997 miles
  • 2006 – 64,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,027 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,027 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,027 miles
    Test number
    993342296355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,797 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,797 miles
    Test number
    552340886063
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass139,010 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    139,010 miles
    Test number
    717343146266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,932 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,932 miles
    Test number
    815780906440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,145 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    483831758625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,481 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    407121344505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath the vehicle

  7. Fail130,481 miles (+12,049)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    120995037710
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath the vehicle

  8. Pass118,432 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    888600615194
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet switch intermittant fault to open
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteSlight damaged to o/s/f inner tyre edge

  9. FailMileage not read10 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275320915147
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet switch intermittant fault to open
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteSlight damaged to o/s/f inner tyre edge

  10. Pass115,231 miles (+2,320)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    646188394001
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass112,911 miles (+1,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    365931963056
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,857 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    678308532051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,306 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    236201261081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn/lipped

  14. Fail107,295 miles (+8,320)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    936848341066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn/lipped

  15. Pass98,975 miles (+10,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    244971320141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,786 miles (+9,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    791210539162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCar fitted with underbody covers

  17. Fail79,481 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    550740038192
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inside eged

  18. Pass79,481 miles (+10,484)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    803550938177
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inside eged

  19. Pass68,997 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    242291637493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    174325596439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XYE

Does S8 XYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 XYE expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 XYE?
The MOT on S8 XYE expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 XYE done?
S8 XYE was recorded at 147,027 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has S8 XYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XYE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2016.
Has the mileage on S8 XYE 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 XYE find?
S8 XYE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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