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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,480 cc

S96 RVXMOT history

S96 RVX is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S96 RVX silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,068 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 RVX
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
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 RVX was last recorded at 119,068 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,932 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,068 miles
  • 2024 – 117,932 miles
  • 2023 – 117,341 miles
  • 2022 – 117,341 miles
  • 2021 – 116,976 miles
  • 2020 – 115,852 miles
  • 2019 – 113,685 miles
  • 2018 – 112,032 miles
  • 2017 – 109,625 miles
  • 2016 – 104,150 miles
  • 2015 – 97,280 miles
  • 2014 – 93,242 miles
  • 2013 – 91,915 miles
  • 2012 – 91,131 miles
  • 2011 – 87,950 miles
  • 2010 – 81,629 miles
  • 2009 – 73,795 miles
  • 2008 – 70,718 miles
  • 2007 – 68,216 miles
  • 2006 – 64,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,068 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,068 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    700437469057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,932 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    954535916463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    604332218625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,341 miles (+365)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    260603244674
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,976 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    149237133001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,852 miles (+2,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    531311735337
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass113,685 miles (+1,653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    192340540259
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass112,032 miles (+79)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    168512065987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front suspension struts and top mounts
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to remaining underbody steel brake pipes

  9. Fail111,953 miles (+2,328)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    582536973455
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front suspension struts and top mounts
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to remaining underbody steel brake pipes

  10. Pass109,625 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    174979906613
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak

  11. Fail109,624 miles (+5,474)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    485560459190
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak

  12. Pass104,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    549444206868
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust joints

  13. Fail104,150 miles (+6,870)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    734196940797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust joints

  14. Pass97,280 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    818227215161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,242 miles (+1,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    385951524172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass91,915 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    699238243273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,131 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    598918562287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust and fittings badly corroded

  18. Fail91,131 miles (+3,181)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    116724162235
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust and fittings badly corroded

  19. Pass87,950 miles (+6,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    879114631235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass81,629 miles (+7,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    150218530263
    • NoteExhauts looking rusty

  21. Pass73,795 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    713053739262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,718 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    312998618463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,216 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    671752397186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    293755286159
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S96 RVX

Does S96 RVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 RVX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S96 RVX?
The MOT on S96 RVX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 RVX done?
S96 RVX was recorded at 119,068 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has S96 RVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 RVX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S96 RVX 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 S96 RVX find?
S96 RVX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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