Porsche Boxster
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T197 AKVMOT history
T197 AKV is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 147,413 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T197 AKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T197 AKV was last recorded at 147,413 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,366 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 4,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,413 miles
- 2025 – 147,366 miles
- 2024 – 147,312 miles
- 2019 – 147,296 miles
- 2018 – 147,196 miles
- 2017 – 145,510 miles
- 2016 – 137,939 miles
- 2015 – 130,464 miles
- 2014 – 121,763 miles
- 2013 – 113,843 miles
- 2012 – 104,805 miles
- 2011 – 92,720 miles
- 2010 – 89,871 miles
- 2009 – 82,824 miles
- 2008 – 75,550 miles
- 2007 – 68,568 miles
- 2006 – 61,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,413 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sweat of oil
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,413 miles (+47)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 147,413 miles
- Test number
- 499284195863
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sweat of oil
Pass147,366 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 147,366 miles
- Test number
- 170782316007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,312 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 147,312 miles
- Test number
- 823130973293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Fail147,307 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,307 miles
- Test number
- 332269182851
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,296 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 147,296 miles
- Test number
- 753130567492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,290 miles (+94)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,290 miles
- Test number
- 150469480524
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,196 miles (+1,686)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 147,196 miles
- Test number
- 997808216257
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both, smear on the up stroke (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres bald inner edges
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns becoming vague
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play n.s.f antiroll bar link
Pass145,510 miles (+7,571)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 145,510 miles
- Test number
- 998363798972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,939 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 137,939 miles
- Test number
- 230572886399
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,939 miles (+7,475)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,939 miles
- Test number
- 390367020240
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,464 miles (+8,701)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 130,464 miles
- Test number
- 294262025606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,763 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,763 miles
- Test number
- 567753624216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail121,763 miles (+7,920)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,763 miles
- Test number
- 189417114219
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,843 miles (+9,038)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 113,843 miles
- Test number
- 359212733270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,805 miles
- Test number
- 445914432224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,805 miles (+12,085)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,805 miles
- Test number
- 588654132226
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,720 miles (+2,849)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 92,720 miles
- Test number
- 487267621256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,871 miles (+7,047)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,871 miles
- Test number
- 393899630279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,824 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 82,824 miles
- Test number
- 134589159229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,655 miles (+7,105)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,655 miles
- Test number
- 571165549223
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r parking brake not working
Pass75,550 miles (+6,982)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 75,550 miles
- Test number
- 361986148291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteSlight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends
Pass68,568 miles (+6,986)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 68,568 miles
- Test number
- 581284657242
- NoteN/s & o/s rear anti roll bar bushes worn advise replacement.
- NoteSlight wear in n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar links advise replacement soon.
- NoteSlight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link worn advise replacement soon.
Pass61,582 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 61,582 miles
- Test number
- 380698746481
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s rear side light slightly dim advise attension.
Questions about T197 AKV
- Does T197 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 AKV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T197 AKV?
- The MOT on T197 AKV is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T197 AKV done?
- T197 AKV was recorded at 147,413 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
- Has T197 AKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T197 AKV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T197 AKV 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 T197 AKV find?
- T197 AKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper & front to rear; offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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