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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,687 cc

V78 EJMMOT history

V78 EJM is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V78 EJM grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,359 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 EJM was last recorded at 135,359 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,358 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,359 miles
  • 2025 – 134,839 miles
  • 2023 – 131,488 miles
  • 2022 – 125,594 miles
  • 2021 – 123,782 miles
  • 2020 – 112,524 miles
  • 2019 – 100,394 miles
  • 2018 – 94,378 miles
  • 2017 – 94,028 miles
  • 2016 – 92,860 miles
  • 2015 – 91,697 miles
  • 2014 – 90,937 miles
  • 2013 – 89,236 miles
  • 2012 – 83,078 miles
  • 2011 – 82,228 miles
  • 2010 – 79,825 miles
  • 2009 – 76,501 miles
  • 2008 – 71,728 miles
  • 2006 – 64,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,359 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,359 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    754358447003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail135,358 miles (+519)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,358 miles
    Test number
    367800159609
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass134,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,839 miles
    Test number
    260763050137
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail134,839 miles (+3,351)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,839 miles
    Test number
    357215252181
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass131,488 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,488 miles
    Test number
    577322691420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail131,469 miles (+5,875)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,469 miles
    Test number
    287161629659
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,594 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    825110293542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,782 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    622813585372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,699 miles (+7,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,699 miles
    Test number
    205139924221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edges Lipped/ Inner Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass112,524 miles (+12,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    128967989274
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,394 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    953955767332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,378 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    476008126381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,028 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    394637322618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    419819578527
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail92,860 miles (+1,163)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    811006750677
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass91,697 miles (+760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,697 miles
    Test number
    117622295058
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake discs

  17. Pass90,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    818610524133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,937 miles (+1,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    338270124194
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass89,236 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    846581023113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,078 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    146344702142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,228 miles (+2,403)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    146041271499
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded on surface
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  22. Pass79,825 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    172806780021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,740 miles (+3,239)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    682949870038
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked

  24. Pass76,501 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    122647389097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,473 miles (+4,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    543900289084
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass71,728 miles (+6,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    274934008087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass64,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    321418196285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail64,915 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    874958996210
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V78 EJM

Does V78 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 EJM is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 EJM?
The MOT on V78 EJM is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 EJM done?
V78 EJM was recorded at 135,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has V78 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 EJM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 EJM 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 V78 EJM find?
V78 EJM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe directly under brake caliper.

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