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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

V17 RAPMOT history

V17 RAP is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

V17 RAP silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
120,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 RAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 RAP was last recorded at 120,963 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,739 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,963 miles
  • 2023 – 120,739 miles
  • 2018 – 119,355 miles
  • 2017 – 118,420 miles
  • 2016 – 116,927 miles
  • 2014 – 115,280 miles
  • 2013 – 109,732 miles
  • 2011 – 103,346 miles
  • 2010 – 97,970 miles
  • 2009 – 94,648 miles
  • 2008 – 89,449 miles
  • 2007 – 81,471 miles
  • 2006 – 51,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,963 miles (+224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    101736044426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,739 miles (+1,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,739 miles
    Test number
    599605362171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, central bush half way up the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, central bush half way up the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,355 miles (+935)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,355 miles
    Test number
    237675215839
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass118,420 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    576947445508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass116,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    832586706593
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail116,927 miles (+1,647)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    679213817617
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass115,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    165958704384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,280 miles (+5,548)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    497242504423
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  9. Pass109,732 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    795462703137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,346 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    469299421482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail103,298 miles (+5,328)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,298 miles
    Test number
    486726521470
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,970 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,970 miles
    Test number
    402215210339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,648 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    354635619343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass89,449 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,449 miles
    Test number
    392843438349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,471 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    773511137377
    • NoteN/s/r inner drive shaft boot split
    • NoteO/s/r drive shaft inner and outer cv boots split

  16. Fail81,463 miles (+12,172)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    593210737324
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r inner drive shaft boot split
    • NoteO/s/r drive shaft inner and outer cv boots split

  17. Pass69,291 miles (+17,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    360171087038
    • 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)

  18. Pass51,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    123709786427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 RAP

Does V17 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 RAP expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 RAP?
The MOT on V17 RAP expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 RAP done?
V17 RAP was recorded at 120,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has V17 RAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 RAP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on V17 RAP 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 V17 RAP find?
V17 RAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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