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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T885 PBLMOT history

T885 PBL is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
140,270 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 PBL
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 PBL was last recorded at 140,270 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,553 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 140,270 miles
  • 2020 – 135,553 miles
  • 2019 – 126,429 miles
  • 2017 – 124,703 miles
  • 2016 – 116,963 miles
  • 2015 – 115,794 miles
  • 2014 – 108,142 miles
  • 2013 – 106,066 miles
  • 2012 – 104,001 miles
  • 2011 – 98,070 miles
  • 2010 – 91,484 miles
  • 2009 – 82,283 miles
  • 2008 – 72,688 miles
  • 2007 – 65,036 miles
  • 2006 – 59,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,270 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,270 miles
    Test number
    562796970649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  2. Fail140,270 miles (+4,717)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,270 miles
    Test number
    840013322117
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  3. Pass135,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    716020222149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,553 miles (+9,124)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    204340481244
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn

  5. Pass126,429 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,429 miles
    Test number
    640372578213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,425 miles (+1,722)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    589686496186
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,703 miles (+7,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,703 miles
    Test number
    355258766306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass116,963 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    577309771765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,869 miles (+1,075)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,869 miles
    Test number
    691364293522
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass115,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    377889032090
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, handbrake lever high

  11. Fail115,794 miles (+7,652)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    582962374994
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, handbrake lever high

  12. Pass108,142 miles (+2,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    439371204450
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass106,066 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    778157593264
    • 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)

  14. Pass104,001 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    808104312247
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail103,989 miles (+5,919)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    619303612267
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass98,070 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    959934711226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail98,058 miles (+6,574)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,058 miles
    Test number
    955733511207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,484 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    484146190199
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = front brake discs worn thin and pitting
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = large amounts of play in osr suspension
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = osr tyre bald on egde , unevenly worn low
    • NotePlay in osf shocker / oil leaks / osr discs pitting & in poor condition /front tyre badly cracking ,unevenly worn & in poor condition

  19. Fail91,484 miles (+9,201)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    853274590131
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = front brake discs worn thin and pitting
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = large amounts of play in osr suspension
    • NoteSTRONG ADVICE = osr tyre bald on egde , unevenly worn low
    • NotePlay in osf shocker / oil leaks / osr discs pitting & in poor condition /front tyre badly cracking ,unevenly worn & in poor condition

  20. Pass82,283 miles (+9,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    354688799119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass72,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    424387698159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,686 miles (+7,650)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    961407698156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass65,036 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    760292107240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    881701906291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 PBL

Does T885 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 PBL expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 PBL?
The MOT on T885 PBL expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 PBL done?
T885 PBL was recorded at 140,270 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has T885 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 PBL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T885 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 T885 PBL find?
T885 PBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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