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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T290 JOLMOT history

T290 JOL is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,055 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 JOL
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 valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 JOL was last recorded at 80,055 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,050 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,055 miles
  • 2025 – 79,853 miles
  • 2024 – 79,332 miles
  • 2023 – 78,861 miles
  • 2022 – 78,471 miles
  • 2021 – 77,724 miles
  • 2020 – 77,076 miles
  • 2019 – 74,892 miles
  • 2018 – 73,387 miles
  • 2017 – 71,282 miles
  • 2016 – 69,852 miles
  • 2015 – 68,027 miles
  • 2014 – 65,610 miles
  • 2013 – 60,455 miles
  • 2012 – 58,521 miles
  • 2011 – 56,217 miles
  • 2010 – 55,808 miles
  • 2009 – 54,522 miles
  • 2008 – 53,652 miles
  • 2007 – 51,970 miles
  • 2006 – 49,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,055 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,055 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    364881351911
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Fail80,050 miles (+197)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    489567702938
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ferrule cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,853 miles (+521)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    984053360536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass79,332 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    158599905744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,861 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    585057424299
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Fail78,824 miles (+353)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    772972689706
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
  7. Pass78,471 miles (+747)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    700349398014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
  8. Pass77,724 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    466174138840
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass77,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    758115185816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail77,076 miles (+2,184)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    240845168815
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass74,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    903541309765
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail74,892 miles (+1,505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    362455521212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    368571801050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,387 miles (+2,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    129216671579
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass71,282 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    911986027586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,852 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    556071119182
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  17. Pass68,027 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    591464143436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,610 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    125163014207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass60,455 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    469678713234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,521 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    735270272144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,217 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    718541571144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass55,808 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    833016350155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,522 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    181740049130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,652 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    510126658112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,970 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    461976867189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    363424666103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 JOL

Does T290 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 JOL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 JOL?
The MOT on T290 JOL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 JOL done?
T290 JOL was recorded at 80,055 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,493 miles a year.
Has T290 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 JOL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T290 JOL 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 T290 JOL find?
T290 JOL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: engine cover fitted; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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