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Porsche Boxster

Silver and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

T871 BFEMOT history

T871 BFE is a silver and silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
97,150 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 BFE was last recorded at 97,150 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,882 miles · 14 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
2,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,150 miles
  • 2020 – 96,882 miles
  • 2019 – 91,821 miles
  • 2018 – 86,507 miles
  • 2017 – 79,840 miles
  • 2016 – 79,828 miles
  • 2015 – 74,183 miles
  • 2014 – 67,106 miles
  • 2013 – 60,921 miles
  • 2012 – 58,548 miles
  • 2011 – 57,498 miles
  • 2010 – 56,497 miles
  • 2009 – 55,629 miles
  • 2008 – 54,610 miles
  • 2007 – 53,318 miles
  • 2006 – 51,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,150 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,150 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    183839311683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,882 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    483386623182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,629 miles (+333)6 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    185386173918
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass96,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    593162912787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,296 miles (+4,475)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    146580607366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,821 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    900669400570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,748 miles (+5,241)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,748 miles
    Test number
    129612546310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass86,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    987382011106
    • 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)

  9. Fail86,507 miles (+6,667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    318882618357
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  10. Pass79,840 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    306608696624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,828 miles (+5,645)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    820357494888
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass74,183 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    586764084846
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail74,165 miles (+7,059)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    175371385576
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass67,106 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    705623414246
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail67,094 miles (+6,173)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    869361714232
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass60,921 miles (+2,373)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    585077653154
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light

  17. Pass58,548 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    257988652136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,498 miles (+1,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    349598411114
    • NoteFront and back discs worn

  19. Pass56,497 miles (+868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    901319280021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,629 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    513080209192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,610 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    484915308190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,318 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    132832697069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    684124396069
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T871 BFE

Does T871 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T871 BFE expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T871 BFE?
The MOT on T871 BFE expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T871 BFE done?
T871 BFE was recorded at 97,150 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 2,887 miles a year.
Has T871 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 BFE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T871 BFE 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 T871 BFE find?
T871 BFE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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