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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y231 NBYMOT history

Y231 NBY is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

Y231 NBY black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,888 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 NBY was last recorded at 99,888 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,241 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,888 miles
  • 2024 – 92,241 miles
  • 2023 – 83,142 miles
  • 2022 – 82,181 miles
  • 2021 – 80,569 miles
  • 2020 – 79,033 miles
  • 2019 – 78,448 miles
  • 2018 – 75,642 miles
  • 2016 – 65,792 miles
  • 2015 – 57,066 miles
  • 2014 – 52,942 miles
  • 2013 – 50,410 miles
  • 2012 – 47,644 miles
  • 2011 – 46,173 miles
  • 2010 – 44,278 miles
  • 2009 – 42,552 miles
  • 2008 – 41,143 miles
  • 2007 – 39,440 miles
  • 2006 – 38,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,888 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,888 miles (+7,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    184843597889
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,241 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,241 miles
    Test number
    792351452826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,142 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    669172236028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,181 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    943833803449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,569 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    772635138187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,567 miles (+1,534)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    571914301582
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    914048246051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail79,033 miles (+585)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    882331876835
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,448 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    521374335052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,642 miles (+9,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    776007238338
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded inner surfaces

  11. Pass65,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    189680861186
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail65,792 miles (+8,726)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    882289871661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass57,066 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    716508427527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,942 miles (+2,532)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    335198694123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass50,410 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,410 miles
    Test number
    149452993145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,644 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    677834292154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    586684391169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,173 miles (+1,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    635794291176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass44,278 miles (+1,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    853001400294
    • NoteWIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

  20. Pass42,552 miles (+1,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    903537199123
    • NoteSLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE.

  21. Pass41,143 miles (+1,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    354788798115
    • NoteENGINE OIL LOW/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/ REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/

  22. Pass39,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    622251347204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,440 miles (+1,106)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    763897737296
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteINSIDE OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  24. Fail38,334 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    501030356188
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass38,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    513900456197
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y231 NBY

Does Y231 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 NBY expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 NBY?
The MOT on Y231 NBY expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 NBY done?
Y231 NBY was recorded at 99,888 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has Y231 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 NBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y231 NBY 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 Y231 NBY find?
Y231 NBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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