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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T98 LAUMOT history

T98 LAU is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,461 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 LAU was last recorded at 142,461 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,458 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,461 miles
  • 2023 – 142,372 miles
  • 2022 – 141,882 miles
  • 2021 – 141,248 miles
  • 2020 – 140,145 miles
  • 2017 – 138,725 miles
  • 2014 – 138,578 miles
  • 2013 – 136,790 miles
  • 2012 – 132,771 miles
  • 2010 – 129,904 miles
  • 2009 – 125,247 miles
  • 2007 – 118,487 miles
  • 2006 – 104,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle has slight underbody corrosion

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all front, nsr to flexi & osr to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,461 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,461 miles
    Test number
    891815346425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight underbody corrosion

  2. Fail142,458 miles (+86)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,458 miles
    Test number
    950422961301
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath

  3. Pass142,372 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    265785817720
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,882 miles (+634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    320706377076
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,248 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    563131348338
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just reaching required limit

  6. Pass140,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    732848902186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Fail140,145 miles (+1,420)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    247988235372
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass138,725 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,725 miles
    Test number
    120670969291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front, nsr to flexi & osr to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail138,724 miles (+146)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,724 miles
    Test number
    516129044750
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front, nsr to flexi & osr to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass138,578 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,578 miles
    Test number
    508133454177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail138,567 miles (+1,777)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,567 miles
    Test number
    366791354138
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass136,790 miles (+4,019)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,790 miles
    Test number
    229621533131
    • NoteCorrosion to all four brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipes
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor condition
    • NoteOffside washer jet poor pressure

  13. Pass132,771 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    498805442077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail132,765 miles (+2,861)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    875745532091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass129,904 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    872924090119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,247 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    611962089086
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail125,240 miles (+39)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,240 miles
    Test number
    232558769083
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail125,201 miles (+6,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    242928349094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass118,487 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    290892627467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail118,080 miles (+13,641)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    554006417150
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass104,439 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    372172926193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,012 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    334364716102
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields rattling

Questions about T98 LAU

Does T98 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 LAU expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 LAU?
The MOT on T98 LAU expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 LAU done?
T98 LAU was recorded at 142,461 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has T98 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 LAU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T98 LAU 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 T98 LAU find?
T98 LAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle has slight underbody corrosion.

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