Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc
T978 EANMOT history
T978 EAN is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 68,259 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T978 EAN
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T978 EAN was last recorded at 68,259 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,301 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,958 miles
- Average per year
- 2,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,259 miles
- 2025 – 65,301 miles
- 2024 – 61,710 miles
- 2022 – 57,760 miles
- 2021 – 52,558 miles
- 2020 – 47,607 miles
- 2019 – 46,880 miles
- 2018 – 45,031 miles
- 2017 – 44,812 miles
- 2016 – 44,243 miles
- 2014 – 44,138 miles
- 2013 – 44,004 miles
- 2012 – 43,582 miles
- 2010 – 42,978 miles
- 2009 – 41,648 miles
- 2008 – 39,275 miles
- 2007 – 36,476 miles
- 2006 – 22,248 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail68,259 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside front tyre out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear tyres heavily cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail68,259 miles (+2,958)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,259 miles
- Test number
- 148697241596
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass65,301 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 843529225217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,710 miles (+3,950)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 61,710 miles
- Test number
- 577135778970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,760 miles (+5,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 57,760 miles
- Test number
- 769889462832
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,558 miles (+4,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 52,558 miles
- Test number
- 147193157239
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,607 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,607 miles
- Test number
- 945547685630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,880 miles
- Test number
- 509100553613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fail46,880 miles (+1,849)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,880 miles
- Test number
- 492276182283
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at floor clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,031 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 45,031 miles
- Test number
- 807750138911
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail45,031 miles (+219)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,031 miles
- Test number
- 463432074214
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,812 miles (+118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,812 miles
- Test number
- 650897363375
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily cracked
Fail44,694 miles (+451)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,694 miles
- Test number
- 540557985660
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily cracked
Pass44,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 44,243 miles
- Test number
- 461520200297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,243 miles (+105)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,243 miles
- Test number
- 855088758907
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass44,138 miles (+134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,138 miles
- Test number
- 556102664193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,004 miles (+422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 44,004 miles
- Test number
- 138775823499
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,582 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 43,582 miles
- Test number
- 759557712075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,503 miles (+525)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,503 miles
- Test number
- 118341112473
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass42,978 miles (+1,330)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,978 miles
- Test number
- 382859840348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,648 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,648 miles
- Test number
- 873146109302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,275 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,275 miles
- Test number
- 254544978242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,476 miles (+14,228)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,476 miles
- Test number
- 333121727245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,248 miles
- Test number
- 163914396073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T978 EAN
- Does T978 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T978 EAN expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T978 EAN?
- The MOT on T978 EAN expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T978 EAN done?
- T978 EAN was recorded at 68,259 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,295 miles a year.
- Has T978 EAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T978 EAN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T978 EAN 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 T978 EAN find?
- T978 EAN failed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.
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