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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,687 cc

V657 LYSMOT history

V657 LYS is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

V657 LYS blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
132,882 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 LYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 LYS was last recorded at 132,882 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,640 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,242 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,882 miles
  • 2020 – 130,640 miles
  • 2019 – 111,555 miles
  • 2018 – 92,600 miles
  • 2017 – 74,949 miles
  • 2016 – 69,100 miles
  • 2015 – 66,755 miles
  • 2014 – 62,996 miles
  • 2013 – 62,127 miles
  • 2012 – 60,989 miles
  • 2011 – 58,455 miles
  • 2010 – 55,560 miles
  • 2009 – 49,203 miles
  • 2008 – 43,995 miles
  • 2007 – 35,448 miles
  • 2006 – 32,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brake pad wear light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,882 miles (+2,242)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    810413662397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    464913686555
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,640 miles (+19,085)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    391124091367
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Does not release/open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryCannot open boot/luggage compartment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,555 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    190580848647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,346 miles (+18,746)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    357180444769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    129369670120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,576 miles (+7)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    988741073759
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail92,569 miles (+17,620)3 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    864420729796
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    619525318514
    • 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)

  10. Fail74,949 miles (+5,849)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    628252134807
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass69,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    821768939906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,100 miles (+2,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    326398255531
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass66,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    198819825214
    • NoteRoof and boot warning lights on

  14. Fail66,755 miles (+3,759)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    305955525254
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRoof and boot warning lights on

  15. Pass62,996 miles (+11)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    636096424273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades torn

  16. Fail62,985 miles (+858)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    818173624291
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades torn

  17. Pass62,127 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    407965423299
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass60,989 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    739856282172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,455 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    608404971133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,368 miles (+2,808)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,368 miles
    Test number
    998765661137
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass55,560 miles (+6,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,560 miles
    Test number
    104466160134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass49,203 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    720457859186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail49,091 miles (+5,096)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    273028949103
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted inner side
    • NoteVibration when braking

  24. Pass43,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    231481158146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,995 miles (+8,547)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    813621558135
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low
    • NoteFront discs worn

  26. Pass35,448 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    673171747168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    820836066078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V657 LYS

Does V657 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 LYS expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 LYS?
The MOT on V657 LYS expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 LYS done?
V657 LYS was recorded at 132,882 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has V657 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 LYS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on V657 LYS 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 V657 LYS find?
V657 LYS passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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