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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T218 XCGMOT history

T218 XCG is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
159,304 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 XCG was last recorded at 159,304 miles on 12 May 2023, 3,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2007: 75,131 miles, lower than 636,011 miles on 4 Aug 2006.

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
155,577 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,727 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,304 miles
  • 2022 – 155,577 miles
  • 2021 – 149,571 miles
  • 2019 – 147,952 miles
  • 2018 – 146,053 miles
  • 2017 – 138,852 miles
  • 2016 – 134,873 miles
  • 2014 – 129,842 miles
  • 2013 – 115,795 miles
  • 2012 – 114,124 miles
  • 2011 – 109,085 miles
  • 2010 – 105,651 miles
  • 2009 – 96,051 miles
  • 2008 – 86,468 miles
  • 2007 – 75,131 miles
  • 2006 – 636,011 miles
  • 2005 – 56,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,304 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,304 miles
    Test number
    342116807370
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail159,304 miles (+3,727)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,304 miles
    Test number
    441902838760
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass155,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    734482334211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail155,577 miles (+6,006)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    606081790294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,571 miles (+1,619)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,571 miles
    Test number
    445988954035
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    346028076350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,952 miles (+1,899)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    156983053741
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass146,053 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    452497502396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail146,050 miles (+7,198)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,050 miles
    Test number
    193151201685
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass138,852 miles (+3,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    657350969486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass134,873 miles (+5,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    619354513342
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light incomplete
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly rusty on the insides

  12. Pass129,842 miles (+8,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    409703964318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,067 miles (+5,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    196983204406
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

  14. Pass115,795 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,795 miles
    Test number
    507575423013
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside

  15. Fail115,795 miles (+1,671)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,795 miles
    Test number
    129681423433
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside

  16. Pass114,124 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,124 miles
    Test number
    205426212079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    278485701013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,085 miles (+3,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    448684501062
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass105,651 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,651 miles
    Test number
    952610110267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass96,051 miles (+9,583)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    743034009239
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass86,468 miles (+11,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    874850518202
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,131 miles (-560,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    422065887145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass636,011 miles (+573,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    636,011 miles
    Test number
    143746516249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,001 miles (+6,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    690474316251
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass56,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    581336615242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T218 XCG

Does T218 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T218 XCG expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T218 XCG?
The MOT on T218 XCG expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T218 XCG done?
T218 XCG was recorded at 159,304 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has T218 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 XCG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T218 XCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T218 XCG find?
T218 XCG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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