Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc
Y242 NBYMOT history
Y242 NBY is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,732 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 85,732 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 NBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 NBY was last recorded at 85,732 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 85,697 miles · 1 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,732 miles
- 2022 – 85,697 miles
- 2021 – 83,958 miles
- 2020 – 82,174 miles
- 2019 – 78,385 miles
- 2018 – 73,320 miles
- 2017 – 70,855 miles
- 2016 – 66,833 miles
- 2015 – 62,639 miles
- 2014 – 58,703 miles
- 2013 – 54,172 miles
- 2012 – 52,280 miles
- 2011 – 50,922 miles
- 2010 – 48,805 miles
- 2009 – 47,006 miles
- 2008 – 44,155 miles
- 2007 – 41,153 miles
- 2006 – 34,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,732 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,732 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 85,732 miles
- Test number
- 418624379019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,697 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 85,697 miles
- Test number
- 696757834863
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,672 miles (+1,714)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,672 miles
- Test number
- 143751337383
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,958 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 83,958 miles
- Test number
- 838565579068
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,174 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 82,174 miles
- Test number
- 200775113174
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,385 miles (+5,065)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,385 miles
- Test number
- 870774576405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,320 miles (+2,465)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 570280321954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,855 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,855 miles
- Test number
- 121797288324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,844 miles (+4,011)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,844 miles
- Test number
- 689283426592
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,833 miles (+4,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,833 miles
- Test number
- 696851407860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake surface lghtly scored
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake surface lghtly scored
Pass62,639 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,639 miles
- Test number
- 918494415119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,617 miles (+3,914)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,617 miles
- Test number
- 249582415138
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,703 miles (+4,531)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 58,703 miles
- Test number
- 166492924182
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHad problem with reg plates asit appears vehicle vin number is registered twice with different number plates ie Y242NBY AND Y424NBY would suspect typing error
Pass54,172 miles (+1,892)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,172 miles
- Test number
- 798335633142
- NoteSlight engine oil leaks
- NoteUndertrays fitted front to rear
- NoteVarious marks and scratches vehicle bodywork and wheels
Pass52,280 miles (+1,358)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,280 miles
- Test number
- 885372922181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,922 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,922 miles
- Test number
- 797676511108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,919 miles (+2,114)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,919 miles
- Test number
- 888911311165
- 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)
Pass48,805 miles (+1,799)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,805 miles
- Test number
- 722641540122
- NoteFine cracks in tread of both front tyres,both front tyres worn on inside edge.
- NoteSlight oil leak on engine at nearside rear.
Pass47,006 miles (+2,851)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 47,006 miles
- Test number
- 140444239115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,155 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,155 miles
- Test number
- 261130748192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,153 miles (+7,040)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,153 miles
- Test number
- 712439467058
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST, AND DEEP CUT/SPLIT IN TREAD (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)
Pass34,113 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,113 miles
- Test number
- 714791766077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y242 NBY
- Does Y242 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 NBY is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 NBY?
- The MOT on Y242 NBY is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y242 NBY done?
- Y242 NBY was recorded at 85,732 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,509 miles a year.
- Has Y242 NBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 NBY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y242 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 Y242 NBY find?
- Y242 NBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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