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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T742 RBRMOT history

T742 RBR is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,432 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 RBR
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 RBR was last recorded at 66,432 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2010: 56,301 miles, lower than 57,117 miles on 29 Jul 2009.

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
66,421 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,432 miles
  • 2022 – 66,421 miles
  • 2019 – 66,089 miles
  • 2016 – 65,673 miles
  • 2015 – 64,478 miles
  • 2014 – 63,798 miles
  • 2013 – 62,833 miles
  • 2012 – 62,101 miles
  • 2011 – 60,147 miles
  • 2010 – 56,301 miles
  • 2009 – 57,117 miles
  • 2008 – 53,362 miles
  • 2007 – 51,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    361576692175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,432 miles (+11)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    341816106815
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Not secured at lower ball joint !! (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass66,421 miles (+332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,421 miles
    Test number
    309542240067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass66,089 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    706700928610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    731545583874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail65,673 miles (+1,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    752099690843
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass64,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    285226395141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,478 miles (+680)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    816045495183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass63,798 miles (+965)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    886696994157
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass62,833 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    136235673187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,101 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    928020982112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    686760101298
    • 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)

  13. Fail60,147 miles (+3,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    268110301251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass56,301 miles (-816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    274476080464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,117 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    854100819217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,362 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    843368268147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    611819367178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 RBR

Does T742 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 RBR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 RBR?
The MOT on T742 RBR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 RBR done?
T742 RBR was recorded at 66,432 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 775 miles a year.
Has T742 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 RBR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T742 RBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T742 RBR find?
T742 RBR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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