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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

V716 LYAMOT history

V716 LYA is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 162,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

V716 LYA blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,944 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V716 LYA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V716 LYA was last recorded at 162,944 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,943 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,944 miles
  • 2025 – 162,906 miles
  • 2024 – 162,560 miles
  • 2022 – 161,136 miles
  • 2021 – 160,812 miles
  • 2020 – 160,083 miles
  • 2019 – 156,008 miles
  • 2018 – 151,058 miles
  • 2017 – 149,691 miles
  • 2016 – 147,142 miles
  • 2015 – 144,121 miles
  • 2014 – 142,188 miles
  • 2013 – 138,633 miles
  • 2012 – 133,889 miles
  • 2011 – 122,487 miles
  • 2010 – 109,973 miles
  • 2009 – 102,134 miles
  • 2008 – 92,259 miles
  • 2007 – 81,388 miles
  • 2006 – 72,223 miles
  • 2005 – 63,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,944 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,944 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,944 miles
    Test number
    308984628644
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail162,943 miles (+37)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,943 miles
    Test number
    208093127174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail162,906 miles (+346)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,906 miles
    Test number
    110525458700
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,560 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,560 miles
    Test number
    241331707163
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail162,559 miles (+1,423)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,559 miles
    Test number
    523678381186
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass161,136 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    256151544744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    550437378406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,812 miles (+729)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    229172889400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,083 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,083 miles
    Test number
    667686067134
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,082 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,082 miles
    Test number
    928442501012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass156,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    156,008 miles
    Test number
    374076873502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail156,008 miles (+4,950)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,008 miles
    Test number
    878622333251
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass151,058 miles (+1,367)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,058 miles
    Test number
    890978800050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass149,691 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,691 miles
    Test number
    796982935073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Pass147,142 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,142 miles
    Test number
    626778122425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass144,121 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,121 miles
    Test number
    297858815470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,188 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,188 miles
    Test number
    527248094074
    • 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. Fail142,104 miles (+3,471)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    255122494082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass138,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    548778293078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,633 miles (+4,744)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    975958993008
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass133,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    886999392267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail133,889 miles (+11,402)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    387939892477
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre low on inner edge

  23. Pass122,487 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    235066301321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  24. Fail122,487 miles (+12,514)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    589156201344
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  25. Pass109,973 miles (+7,839)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    731736300363
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass102,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    284829209365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail102,134 miles (+9,875)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    281039209385
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass92,259 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    570638198201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail92,255 miles (+10,867)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,255 miles
    Test number
    301207498417
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass81,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    404920417313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail81,388 miles (+9,165)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    703950217347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass72,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    122056426365
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Fail72,223 miles (+8,898)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    961156226365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass63,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    762165225392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V716 LYA

Does V716 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V716 LYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V716 LYA?
The MOT on V716 LYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V716 LYA done?
V716 LYA was recorded at 162,944 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has V716 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V716 LYA has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V716 LYA 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 V716 LYA find?
V716 LYA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: eml light on; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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