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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,687 cc

Y231 NLOMOT history

Y231 NLO is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

Y231 NLO blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,903 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 NLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 NLO was last recorded at 91,903 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,762 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,141 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,903 miles
  • 2025 – 89,762 miles
  • 2024 – 86,498 miles
  • 2023 – 83,922 miles
  • 2022 – 79,598 miles
  • 2021 – 76,984 miles
  • 2020 – 75,201 miles
  • 2019 – 73,327 miles
  • 2018 – 71,590 miles
  • 2017 – 70,064 miles
  • 2016 – 68,463 miles
  • 2015 – 66,678 miles
  • 2014 – 65,094 miles
  • 2012 – 62,242 miles
  • 2011 – 60,462 miles
  • 2010 – 58,585 miles
  • 2009 – 55,980 miles
  • 2008 – 52,819 miles
  • 2007 – 49,126 miles
  • 2006 – 42,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,903 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,903 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    624197203208
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,762 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    584415809574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,498 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    483327754920
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,922 miles (+4,324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    322315071211
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s bump stops split
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s shocker stanchions corroded due to bump stops split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    362777481490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail79,598 miles (+2,614)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    565384061275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,984 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    972969084655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail76,984 miles (+1,783)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    504866644661
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,201 miles (+1,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,201 miles
    Test number
    377126041924
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides, shock absorber exterior casings showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces, beneath blistered paint coating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, to exposed steel surfaces, age related (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded beneath blistered protection coating, generally age related. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass73,327 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    969263000588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,590 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    679833468435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,064 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    113040969575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    937195600279
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  14. Fail68,463 miles (+1,785)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    383713176357
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner treads and splits in treads.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Pass66,678 miles (+1,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    394036327979
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner treads
    • AdvisoryTop trays & under trays fitted

  16. Pass65,094 miles (+2,852)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    895164084225
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass62,242 miles (+1,780)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    517618402396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,462 miles (+1,877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    517245691239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

  19. Pass58,585 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    784504790280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,980 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    680521919359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,819 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,819 miles
    Test number
    894432198228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    382437797240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass49,126 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    453777397273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    970479136143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 NLO

Does Y231 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 NLO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 NLO?
The MOT on Y231 NLO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 NLO done?
Y231 NLO was recorded at 91,903 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has Y231 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 NLO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 NLO 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 NLO find?
Y231 NLO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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