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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

T789 DGTMOT history

T789 DGT is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
50,862 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 DGT
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 DGT was last recorded at 50,862 miles on 11 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2013: 43,593 miles, lower than 68,209 miles on 4 Apr 2012.
  • 26 Mar 2015: 45,563 miles, lower than 71,812 miles on 8 Apr 2014.
  • 12 Apr 2018: 49,282 miles, lower than 76,347 miles on 15 Apr 2017.

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
81,524 miles · 17 May 2022
Average per year
1,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,862 miles
  • 2022 – 81,524 miles
  • 2020 – 81,042 miles
  • 2019 – 80,865 miles
  • 2018 – 49,282 miles
  • 2017 – 76,347 miles
  • 2016 – 74,972 miles
  • 2015 – 45,563 miles
  • 2014 – 71,812 miles
  • 2013 – 43,593 miles
  • 2012 – 68,209 miles
  • 2011 – 66,582 miles
  • 2010 – 40,497 miles
  • 2009 – 38,123 miles
  • 2008 – 35,087 miles
  • 2006 – 32,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,862 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    733705868001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,524 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,524 km
    Test number
    190647639203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail81,524 miles (+482)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    832440009893
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass81,042 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    314469293713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,865 miles (+31,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    326437525146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,282 miles (-27,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    183953555538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,347 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    593396650178
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass74,972 miles (+29,409)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    799429326005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,563 miles (-26,249)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    686755385098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,812 miles (+28,219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    496218194091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,593 miles (-24,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    548152693056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,209 miles (+9)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,209 miles
    Test number
    615185192028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres are worn unevenly

  13. Pass68,200 miles (+1,618)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    807169982006
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres are worn unevenly

  14. Pass66,582 miles (+26,085)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    968167081080
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly

  15. Pass40,497 miles (+2,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    173600990401
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly

  16. Pass38,123 miles (+3,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    470139089065
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly

  17. Pass35,087 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    253957888076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,336 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    213789516378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,320 miles (+2,292)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    582097816301
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  20. Pass30,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    194142316436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 DGT

Does T789 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 DGT expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 DGT?
The MOT on T789 DGT expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 DGT done?
T789 DGT was recorded at 50,862 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 1,203 miles a year.
Has T789 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 DGT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T789 DGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 DGT find?
T789 DGT passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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