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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,700 cc

V81 EJMMOT history

V81 EJM is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

V81 EJM black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
164,139 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V81 EJM was last recorded at 164,139 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 11,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,259 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,880 miles
Average per year
6,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,139 miles
  • 2025 – 152,259 miles
  • 2024 – 132,525 miles
  • 2023 – 117,960 miles
  • 2022 – 108,911 miles
  • 2021 – 104,305 miles
  • 2019 – 103,544 miles
  • 2017 – 102,620 miles
  • 2016 – 99,161 miles
  • 2015 – 97,699 miles
  • 2014 – 89,668 miles
  • 2013 – 80,399 miles
  • 2012 – 78,426 miles
  • 2011 – 71,234 miles
  • 2010 – 63,938 miles
  • 2009 – 59,151 miles
  • 2007 – 50,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,139 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,139 miles (+11,880)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,139 miles
    Test number
    970043769083
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,259 miles (+19,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,259 miles
    Test number
    406423197051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,525 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    829009608512
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,525 miles (+14,565)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    232679342491
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,960 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    237074209031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,911 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,911 miles
    Test number
    616386916338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,305 miles (+761)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    652510549900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,544 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    202616494932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,538 miles (+918)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    874137713074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,620 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,620 miles
    Test number
    621785090613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,161 miles (+1,462)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    611332923444
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre out of shape (205/50/17)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape (255/40/17)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre out of shape (205/50/17)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape (255/40/17)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass97,699 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    285947175192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edge - 255/40/17
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail97,699 miles (+8,031)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    345877675110
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edge - 255/40/17
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass89,668 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    726664954146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,399 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    699741123129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,426 miles (+7,192)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    107446932172
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on centre tread

  17. Pass71,234 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    528711311146
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted on outer face

  18. Fail71,234 miles (+7,296)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    629141911130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted on outer face

  19. Pass63,938 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    521949230012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    701560439054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,151 miles (+8,594)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    164500639046
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass50,557 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    932505177261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    123876347083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,434 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    384348537069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V81 EJM

Does V81 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 EJM expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 EJM?
The MOT on V81 EJM expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 EJM done?
V81 EJM was recorded at 164,139 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
Has V81 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 EJM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V81 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 V81 EJM find?
V81 EJM failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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