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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y246 NBYMOT history

Y246 NBY is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y246 NBY silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,554 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 NBY was last recorded at 66,554 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,625 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
1,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,554 miles
  • 2024 – 65,625 miles
  • 2023 – 65,300 miles
  • 2022 – 64,657 miles
  • 2021 – 64,067 miles
  • 2020 – 63,235 miles
  • 2019 – 62,413 miles
  • 2018 – 61,469 miles
  • 2017 – 60,714 miles
  • 2016 – 59,581 miles
  • 2015 – 58,331 miles
  • 2014 – 56,943 miles
  • 2013 – 55,520 miles
  • 2012 – 54,821 miles
  • 2011 – 52,030 miles
  • 2010 – 48,281 miles
  • 2009 – 44,999 miles
  • 2008 – 41,387 miles
  • 2007 – 36,985 miles
  • 2006 – 31,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,554 miles (+929)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    342522908948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass65,625 miles (+325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    706846425345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing out side case surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to calliper surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to calliper surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,300 miles (+643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,300 miles
    Test number
    105733298051
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass64,657 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    955272933054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  5. Fail64,657 miles (+590)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    566671669747
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  6. Pass64,067 miles (+832)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    626763680282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass63,235 miles (+822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    612090455336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass62,413 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    686727247263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust system mounting bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting bolts corroded

  9. Fail62,410 miles (+941)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    150386653971
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust system mounting bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting bolts corroded

  10. Pass61,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    627272164788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated

  11. Fail61,469 miles (+755)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    961297917955
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bonding deteriorated

  12. Pass60,714 miles (+1,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    323763200846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Pass59,581 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    499809198681
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  14. Pass58,331 miles (+1,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    235693008989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryPlay inner rack joints

  15. Pass56,943 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    188611754375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    357581033351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,520 miles (+699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    549951633342
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Fail54,821 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    366365952368
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass54,821 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    777335952329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,030 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    496193771164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,281 miles (+3,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    710768740176
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  22. Pass44,999 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    644696479140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,387 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    291148658127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,985 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    140808977143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,572 miles
    Test number
    411588476172
    • 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)

Questions about Y246 NBY

Does Y246 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 NBY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y246 NBY?
The MOT on Y246 NBY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 NBY done?
Y246 NBY was recorded at 66,554 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 1,800 miles a year.
Has Y246 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 NBY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y246 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 Y246 NBY find?
Y246 NBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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