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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y889 DABMOT history

Y889 DAB is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

Y889 DAB grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,685 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 DAB was last recorded at 95,685 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,576 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,685 miles
  • 2025 – 95,576 miles
  • 2024 – 95,336 miles
  • 2023 – 95,131 miles
  • 2022 – 94,991 miles
  • 2021 – 94,729 miles
  • 2020 – 94,481 miles
  • 2019 – 93,712 miles
  • 2018 – 92,274 miles
  • 2017 – 91,701 miles
  • 2016 – 90,718 miles
  • 2015 – 83,716 miles
  • 2014 – 77,883 miles
  • 2012 – 71,321 miles
  • 2011 – 69,553 miles
  • 2010 – 64,834 miles
  • 2009 – 54,327 miles
  • 2008 – 48,876 miles
  • 2007 – 40,343 miles
  • 2006 – 33,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,685 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    802427481572
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass95,576 miles (+240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    411104254990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,336 miles (+205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    953393495103
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass95,131 miles (+140)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    917293006560
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass94,991 miles (+262)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    190323514411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass94,729 miles (+248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    114646211158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass94,481 miles (+769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    716688151795
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass93,712 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    833537436022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,274 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    767104011595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,701 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    738436434790
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass90,718 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    224548941533
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe ferrul corroded
  12. Fail90,718 miles (+113)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    272658186113
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe ferrul corroded
  13. Fail90,605 miles (+6,889)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    374238556489
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside front to mid section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll the exhaust joint fixings are very corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass83,716 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    268045015089
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm
    • NoteFront windscreen slight damage
  15. Fail83,716 miles (+5,833)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    905354715021
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm
    • NoteC.a.t.rattling
    • NoteFront windscreen slight damage
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
  16. Pass77,883 miles (+6,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    127477714439
    • NoteC.a.t.rattling
  17. Pass71,321 miles (+1,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    847705382268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass69,553 miles (+4,719)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    457780001347
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass64,834 miles (+10,507)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    424258390236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Fail54,327 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    111236499428
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass54,327 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    593236999087
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass48,876 miles (+8,533)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    191101758050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDiscs corrored on inner surfaces
    • NoteRattle on exhaust cats
  23. Pass40,343 miles (+6,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    692556747018
    • NoteAll four brake disc inner faces corroding
  24. Pass33,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,471 miles
    Test number
    734384056057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 DAB

Does Y889 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y889 DAB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y889 DAB?
The MOT on Y889 DAB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y889 DAB done?
Y889 DAB was recorded at 95,685 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has Y889 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 DAB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on Y889 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 Y889 DAB find?
Y889 DAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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