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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc

Y218 LRXMOT history

Y218 LRX is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y218 LRX silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,003 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 LRX was last recorded at 127,003 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,001 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,003 miles
  • 2025 – 121,053 miles
  • 2024 – 118,835 miles
  • 2023 – 117,796 miles
  • 2022 – 116,420 miles
  • 2021 – 115,016 miles
  • 2020 – 113,411 miles
  • 2019 – 109,946 miles
  • 2018 – 109,813 miles
  • 2017 – 109,402 miles
  • 2016 – 108,355 miles
  • 2015 – 106,059 miles
  • 2014 – 104,349 miles
  • 2013 – 99,569 miles
  • 2012 – 90,823 miles
  • 2011 – 80,513 miles
  • 2010 – 71,609 miles
  • 2009 – 60,517 miles
  • 2008 – 50,639 miles
  • 2007 – 48,435 miles
  • 2006 – 41,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,003 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust shield rattlingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,003 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    358974080356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust shield rattling
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,001 miles (+5,948)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    753966349534
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust shield rattling
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,053 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    567100258503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,051 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    375987885042
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,835 miles (+1,039)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    547048516109
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv boot clips loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,796 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    995760499149
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,794 miles (+1,374)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,794 miles
    Test number
    762591017239
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe n/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car wont run continuously (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces excessively pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  8. Pass116,420 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    118450866076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail116,410 miles (+1,394)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    401231396205
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,016 miles (+1,605)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    305504433494
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,411 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,411 miles
    Test number
    441702159421
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail113,398 miles (+3,452)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,398 miles
    Test number
    548468900718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1. 6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,946 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    948753376031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,813 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    789731627505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,402 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    381677326278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,398 miles (+1,043)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    717921974247
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass108,355 miles (+2,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    615608868417
    • 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)

  18. Pass106,059 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    159378765126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail104,349 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    245687794169
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass104,349 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    289587694145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,569 miles (+8,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    367347533171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass90,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    249160532116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail90,823 miles (+10,310)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    238152322127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass80,513 miles (+8,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    178343721147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass71,609 miles (+11,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    822050920121
    • NoteSlight play in offside front damper piston when jacked up

  26. Pass60,517 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    142640299429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear drive outer CV gaiter loosing grease.

  27. Fail60,517 miles (+9,878)2 failures3 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    464650699092
    • FailureNearside Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear drive outer CV gaiter loosing grease.

  28. Fail50,639 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    512778998080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass50,639 miles (+2,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    624728798054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass48,435 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    460569737045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    563548936070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 LRX

Does Y218 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 LRX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y218 LRX?
The MOT on Y218 LRX is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 LRX done?
Y218 LRX was recorded at 127,003 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,163 miles a year.
Has Y218 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 LRX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y218 LRX 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 Y218 LRX find?
Y218 LRX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear exhaust shield rattling; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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