Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,179 cc
X742 NLBMOT history
X742 NLB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 100,462 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X742 NLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 5 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X742 NLB was last recorded at 100,462 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 7,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 93,299 miles · 15 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,163 miles
- Average per year
- 4,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 100,462 miles
- 2022 – 93,299 miles
- 2021 – 84,283 miles
- 2020 – 81,404 miles
- 2019 – 79,289 miles
- 2018 – 75,465 miles
- 2017 – 71,247 miles
- 2016 – 66,940 miles
- 2015 – 62,016 miles
- 2014 – 56,766 miles
- 2013 – 56,279 miles
- 2012 – 50,257 miles
- 2011 – 47,684 miles
- 2010 – 43,012 miles
- 2009 – 37,869 miles
- 2008 – 29,398 miles
- 2007 – 25,605 miles
- 2006 – 21,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,462 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete splash shield fitted
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside & offside rear tyres inner side wall has damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,462 miles (+7,163)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 100,462 miles
- Test number
- 750038403776
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete splash shield fitted
Pass93,299 miles (+35)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,299 miles
- Test number
- 905383532132
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres inner side wall has damage
Fail93,264 miles (+8,981)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,264 miles
- Test number
- 649076863865
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres inner side wall has damage
Pass84,283 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,283 miles
- Test number
- 801511683177
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs deteriorated
Fail84,283 miles (+2,879)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,283 miles
- Test number
- 668233199438
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs deteriorated
Pass81,404 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 81,404 miles
- Test number
- 901454875285
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering showing signs of past leaking & has been cleaned down for the test it my need looking at due to the steering is noisy
Fail81,400 miles (+2,111)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,400 miles
- Test number
- 102739280053
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering showing signs of past leaking & has been cleaned down for the test it my need looking at due to the steering is noisy
Pass79,289 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 79,289 miles
- Test number
- 669570586868
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryScreen damaged
Fail79,288 miles (+3,823)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,288 miles
- Test number
- 476619944235
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking possibly steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryScreen damaged
Pass75,465 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,465 miles
- Test number
- 487711895321
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy
Fail75,465 miles (+4,218)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,465 miles
- Test number
- 452938176210
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy
Pass71,247 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,247 miles
- Test number
- 907220979463
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,940 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,940 miles
- Test number
- 828697612188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,016 miles (+5,250)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,016 miles
- Test number
- 908321675078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,766 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,766 miles
- Test number
- 225002174038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,279 miles (+2)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,279 miles
- Test number
- 846650213331
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGear lever switch insecure
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Fail56,277 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous6 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,277 miles
- Test number
- 947239403393
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGear lever switch insecure
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass50,257 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 50,257 miles
- Test number
- 728585212284
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail50,257 miles (+2,573)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,257 miles
- Test number
- 325573812293
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,684 miles (+4,672)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,684 miles
- Test number
- 346096651466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,012 miles (+5,143)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 43,012 miles
- Test number
- 551492030272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,869 miles (+8,471)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,869 miles
- Test number
- 914383679288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,398 miles (+3,793)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,398 miles
- Test number
- 761510368223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,605 miles (+4,114)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 25,605 miles
- Test number
- 704349197255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass21,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 21,491 miles
- Test number
- 603859376265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X742 NLB
- Does X742 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X742 NLB expired on 14 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X742 NLB?
- The MOT on X742 NLB expired on 14 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X742 NLB done?
- X742 NLB was recorded at 100,462 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 4,712 miles a year.
- Has X742 NLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X742 NLB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on X742 NLB 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 X742 NLB find?
- X742 NLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; complete splash shield fitted.
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