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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T861 PBLMOT history

T861 PBL is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,107 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 PBL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 PBL was last recorded at 108,107 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,830 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
2,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,107 miles
  • 2024 – 107,124 miles
  • 2023 – 106,853 miles
  • 2021 – 106,029 miles
  • 2020 – 104,434 miles
  • 2019 – 99,446 miles
  • 2018 – 96,486 miles
  • 2017 – 92,052 miles
  • 2016 – 86,867 miles
  • 2015 – 80,833 miles
  • 2014 – 79,860 miles
  • 2013 – 78,754 miles
  • 2012 – 76,595 miles
  • 2011 – 72,888 miles
  • 2010 – 68,991 miles
  • 2009 – 66,013 miles
  • 2008 – 63,394 miles
  • 2007 – 58,216 miles
  • 2006 – 51,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,107 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,107 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    251485628735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,830 miles (+706)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    366798156920
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover also torn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhausts have multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,124 miles (+271)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    172071934154
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,853 miles (+824)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    212786453859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass106,029 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,029 miles
    Test number
    981505770099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,434 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    374341214791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,446 miles (+2,960)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    358920832619
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass96,486 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    757848566961
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail96,474 miles (+4,422)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    938882809506
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,052 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    824642861111
    • 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)

  11. Fail92,051 miles (+5,184)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    730575494413
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  12. Pass86,867 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    554112378071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,833 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    357996845125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  14. Fail80,833 miles (+8)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    675016745142
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  15. Fail80,825 miles (+965)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    278320345422
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres becoming perished

  16. Pass79,860 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,860 miles
    Test number
    498048304189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,831 miles (+1,077)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    177345104156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    186824593435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,754 miles (+2,159)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    118883993062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass76,595 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    436409162065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,888 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    118990771465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,887 miles (+3,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    619413261085
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass68,991 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    623308150073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,013 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    190709259453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,394 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    244790448062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,216 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    180265257088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    174346956458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T861 PBL

Does T861 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T861 PBL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T861 PBL?
The MOT on T861 PBL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T861 PBL done?
T861 PBL was recorded at 108,107 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,839 miles a year.
Has T861 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 PBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T861 PBL 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 T861 PBL find?
T861 PBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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