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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,700 cc

V78 JHBMOT history

V78 JHB is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

V78 JHB silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
127,358 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 JHB was last recorded at 127,358 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2022: 12,385 miles, lower than 124,103 miles on 1 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,326 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,358 miles
  • 2022 – 12,385 miles
  • 2021 – 117,879 miles
  • 2020 – 113,517 miles
  • 2019 – 112,205 miles
  • 2017 – 96,610 miles
  • 2016 – 82,304 miles
  • 2015 – 76,774 miles
  • 2014 – 72,191 miles
  • 2013 – 68,026 miles
  • 2012 – 63,489 miles
  • 2011 – 62,779 miles
  • 2010 – 60,733 miles
  • 2009 – 58,189 miles
  • 2008 – 48,060 miles
  • 2006 – 40,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,358 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    242650589191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,326 miles (+78)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,326 miles
    Test number
    926441241502
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened chunks missing from nearside front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed lambda far to high due to exhuast leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,248 miles (+114,863)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    104312818202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass12,385 miles (-111,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    12,385 miles
    Test number
    194546275102
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail124,103 miles (+6,224)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    106612107558
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,879 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    883700631736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,517 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,517 miles
    Test number
    497237185620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,205 miles (+15,595)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    445363599426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,610 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    951684977525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,900 miles (+13,596)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,900 miles
    Test number
    330830377354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass82,304 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    175851320420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,774 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    416174935200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,191 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    657913034200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass68,026 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    397524233404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    319285132499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,489 miles (+710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    388975532215
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass62,779 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    375162851417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,733 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,733 miles
    Test number
    723748970043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    652298679013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,189 miles (+616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    873847679023
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail57,573 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    453059609072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass57,573 miles (+9,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    840169409083
    • 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)

  23. Pass48,060 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    560257408092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,519 miles
    Test number
    430305406447
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Questions about V78 JHB

Does V78 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 JHB expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 JHB?
The MOT on V78 JHB expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 JHB done?
V78 JHB was recorded at 127,358 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has V78 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 JHB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V78 JHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V78 JHB find?
V78 JHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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