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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y885 DABMOT history

Y885 DAB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y885 DAB blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,243 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 DAB was last recorded at 94,243 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,148 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
2,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,243 miles
  • 2024 – 94,148 miles
  • 2023 – 93,851 miles
  • 2022 – 93,660 miles
  • 2021 – 93,081 miles
  • 2020 – 92,869 miles
  • 2019 – 92,277 miles
  • 2018 – 91,016 miles
  • 2017 – 88,467 miles
  • 2016 – 84,569 miles
  • 2015 – 82,077 miles
  • 2014 – 77,535 miles
  • 2013 – 73,072 miles
  • 2012 – 71,714 miles
  • 2010 – 69,284 miles
  • 2008 – 52,107 miles
  • 2007 – 47,052 miles
  • 2006 – 38,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,243 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • O/S/ HANDBRAKE A LITTLE LOW EFFORT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,243 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    936748216868
    • 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))

  2. Pass94,148 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    454627505815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both rocker covers leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,851 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    262879826866
    • AdvisoryO/S/ HANDBRAKE A LITTLE LOW EFFORT

  4. Fail93,842 miles (+182)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    988980508067
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ATTACHED TO BRAKE CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER ENGINE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/ HANDBRAKE A LITTLE LOW EFFORT

  5. Pass93,660 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,660 miles
    Test number
    882465540583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,659 miles (+578)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    967927980694
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass93,081 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    618233750719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,869 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    692855735062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,277 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    193955968935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,016 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    223088852604
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to wear indicators

  11. Pass88,467 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    178085937176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,569 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    191624770302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,077 miles (+4,542)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    999151115175
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass77,535 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    146745604175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs from inner face rusted/pitted
    • NoteFront windscreen hasa stone chip zone a arae

  15. Fail77,535 miles (+4,463)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    179684904172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly split on the end
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs from inner face rusted/pitted
    • NoteFront windscreen hasa stone chip zone a arae

  16. Pass73,072 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    137162913106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,714 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    319450992053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    964058380281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,284 miles (+8,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    993417580288
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

  20. Pass60,807 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    551163710030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,661 miles (+8,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    610525000085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,107 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    582807558387
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm edges
    • NoteBoth number plates incorrect type may fail next year
    • NoteNearside front tyre was flat recommend having checked
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  23. Fail52,106 miles (+5,054)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    753307358355
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm edges
    • NoteBoth number plates incorrect type may fail next year
    • NoteNearside front tyre was flat recommend having checked
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  24. Pass47,052 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    291503987208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,039 miles (+8,555)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    112378777216
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear tyres near 2mm wearbands

  26. Pass38,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    320470926289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 DAB

Does Y885 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 DAB is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y885 DAB?
The MOT on Y885 DAB is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 DAB done?
Y885 DAB was recorded at 94,243 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,890 miles a year.
Has Y885 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 DAB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y885 DAB 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 Y885 DAB find?
Y885 DAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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