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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

V31 TEXMOT history

V31 TEX is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

V31 TEX black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,243 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 TEX was last recorded at 86,243 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,872 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,243 miles
  • 2022 – 85,872 miles
  • 2021 – 84,981 miles
  • 2020 – 83,521 miles
  • 2019 – 78,423 miles
  • 2018 – 74,914 miles
  • 2017 – 63,521 miles
  • 2016 – 58,809 miles
  • 2015 – 53,794 miles
  • 2014 – 46,371 miles
  • 2013 – 44,581 miles
  • 2012 – 43,016 miles
  • 2011 – 41,048 miles
  • 2010 – 39,049 miles
  • 2009 – 35,330 miles
  • 2008 – 31,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over gearbox pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,243 miles (+371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    328948351148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over gearbox pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass85,872 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    709326488568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail85,864 miles (+883)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    663929021332
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass84,981 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    934820533698
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater discoloured
    • AdvisoryOil leak,but not excessive

  5. Fail84,977 miles (+1,456)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    280088557865
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass discolour
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,521 miles (+5,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,521 miles
    Test number
    981867069152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,423 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    595093900321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,914 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    902080336559
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail74,913 miles (+11,392)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    309361508832
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass63,521 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    602088727413
    • 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)

  11. Pass58,809 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,809 miles
    Test number
    972173245549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,794 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    458229345079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass53,794 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    887189745032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,371 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,371 miles
    Test number
    308914024009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,581 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,581 miles
    Test number
    348046723049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,016 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    667306112048
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass41,048 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,048 miles
    Test number
    818135611004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,049 miles (+3,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    472145220034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,330 miles (+3,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    533223539003
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

  20. Pass31,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    873276268072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,865 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    562096668006
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V31 TEX

Does V31 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 TEX expired on 8 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 TEX?
The MOT on V31 TEX expired on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 TEX done?
V31 TEX was recorded at 86,243 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has V31 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 TEX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 TEX 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 V31 TEX find?
V31 TEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, and 2 more.

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