Porsche Boxster
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T490 UHHMOT history
T490 UHH is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 90,683 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T490 UHH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T490 UHH was last recorded at 90,683 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2015: 83,220 miles, lower than 93,220 miles on 11 Aug 2015.
- 29 Jun 2021: 87,890 miles, lower than 88,786 miles on 3 Jul 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,349 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,334 miles
- Average per year
- 1,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,683 miles
- 2025 – 88,349 miles
- 2021 – 87,915 miles
- 2020 – 88,786 miles
- 2019 – 86,234 miles
- 2016 – 85,090 miles
- 2015 – 83,220 miles
- 2014 – 81,342 miles
- 2013 – 78,161 miles
- 2012 – 75,145 miles
- 2011 – 73,734 miles
- 2010 – 69,988 miles
- 2009 – 63,570 miles
- 2008 – 61,614 miles
- 2007 – 60,205 miles
- 2006 – 56,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,683 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS NEED GLASS POLISHING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,683 miles (+2,334)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 90,683 miles
- Test number
- 582016767891
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,349 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 88,349 miles
- Test number
- 965169299431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,915 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 87,915 miles
- Test number
- 455083110876
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS NEED GLASS POLISHING (4.1.4 (b))
Fail87,890 miles (-896)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,890 miles
- Test number
- 525548134225
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS NEED GLASS POLISHING (4.1.4 (b))
Pass88,786 miles (+2,004)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 88,786 miles
- Test number
- 821102428545
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,782 miles (+548)6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,782 miles
- Test number
- 122221803944
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,234 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 86,234 miles
- Test number
- 972030534010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,155 miles (+1,065)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,155 miles
- Test number
- 788251868405
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,090 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,090 miles
- Test number
- 811749708917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail85,090 miles (+1,870)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,090 miles
- Test number
- 544785458826
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,220 miles (-10,000)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,220 miles
- Test number
- 282884916026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,220 miles (+10,005)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 93,220 miles
- Test number
- 563224098070
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3 - 4 mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres both sides have cracking in tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inneredge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)
Fail83,215 miles (+1,873)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,215 miles
- Test number
- 619374108740
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3 - 4 mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyres both sides have cracking in the tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inneredge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides BADLY pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)
Pass81,342 miles (+3,181)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,342 miles
- Test number
- 166559294144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,161 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,161 miles
- Test number
- 608280293141
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass78,161 miles (+3,016)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 78,161 miles
- Test number
- 649050093121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,145 miles (+1,411)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,145 miles
- Test number
- 269974962196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 73,734 miles
- Test number
- 906902991131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,734 miles (+3,746)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,734 miles
- Test number
- 558417081108
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,988 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,988 miles
- Test number
- 652610490180
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
- NoteN/S/F tyre scrubbed off on inner.
- NoteO/S/F tyre scrubbed off on inner.
Fail69,988 miles (+6,418)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,988 miles
- Test number
- 180207180197
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
- NoteN/S/F tyre scrubbed off on inner.
- NoteO/S/F tyre scrubbed off on inner.
Pass63,570 miles (+1,956)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,570 miles
- Test number
- 203304489126
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass61,614 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,614 miles
- Test number
- 663820258183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,205 miles (+3,572)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 60,205 miles
- Test number
- 840543467108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,633 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,633 miles
- Test number
- 244103836467
- NoteAdvise trackin is out
Questions about T490 UHH
- Does T490 UHH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 UHH is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T490 UHH?
- The MOT on T490 UHH is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T490 UHH done?
- T490 UHH was recorded at 90,683 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
- Has T490 UHH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T490 UHH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T490 UHH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T490 UHH find?
- T490 UHH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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