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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

T398 TCFMOT history

T398 TCF is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,525 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 TCF was last recorded at 149,525 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,517 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,525 miles
  • 2025 – 149,489 miles
  • 2024 – 146,506 miles
  • 2023 – 141,303 miles
  • 2022 – 133,799 miles
  • 2021 – 130,904 miles
  • 2019 – 114,488 miles
  • 2018 – 100,876 miles
  • 2017 – 99,070 miles
  • 2015 – 93,307 miles
  • 2013 – 86,644 miles
  • 2012 – 80,483 miles
  • 2011 – 72,613 miles
  • 2010 – 70,013 miles
  • 2009 – 61,618 miles
  • 2007 – 52,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,525 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,525 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,525 miles
    Test number
    382340254748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,517 miles (+28)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    698827582289
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail149,489 miles (+2,983)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,489 miles
    Test number
    287541399156
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass146,506 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    166953181668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres hitting wheel arch

  5. Fail146,504 miles (+5,201)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    991226880616
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres hitting wheel arch

  6. Pass141,303 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,303 miles
    Test number
    892082702776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,034 miles (+7,235)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    327327811125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    459054031526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,797 miles (+2,893)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,797 miles
    Test number
    901397305083
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass130,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,904 miles
    Test number
    646893099420
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe runs along by the body sill. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe held by plastic bracket. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake calliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail130,904 miles (+54)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,904 miles
    Test number
    578194971580
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe runs along by the body sill. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe held by plastic bracket. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake calliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail130,850 miles (+16,362)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,850 miles
    Test number
    515768475598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass114,488 miles (+13,612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    550133827316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,876 miles (+236)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,876 miles
    Test number
    237350063768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail100,640 miles (+1,570)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    697563940878
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass99,070 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,070 miles
    Test number
    381649461783
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail99,069 miles (+5,762)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    369909471664
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    834937796936
    • AdvisoryAll caliper brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Fail93,307 miles (+6,663)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    309905464138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll caliper brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  20. Pass86,644 miles (+6,161)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    627631873285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noiesy

  21. Pass80,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,483 miles
    Test number
    717757712127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail80,479 miles (+7,866)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    208197312151
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass72,613 miles (+2,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    246277611110
    • NoteFull under tray fitted

  24. Pass70,013 miles (+8,395)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    414929320013
    • DangerousBoth front tyres reading 1.6 mm
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass61,618 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    871529909039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,303 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    373487427254
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail52,272 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    762850927239
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about T398 TCF

Does T398 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T398 TCF is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T398 TCF?
The MOT on T398 TCF is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T398 TCF done?
T398 TCF was recorded at 149,525 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
Has T398 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 TCF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T398 TCF 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 T398 TCF find?
T398 TCF passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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