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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y892 DABMOT history

Y892 DAB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

Y892 DAB blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
173,903 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 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
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y892 DAB was last recorded at 173,903 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 2,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,839 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,064 miles
Average per year
6,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,903 miles
  • 2024 – 171,839 miles
  • 2023 – 169,095 miles
  • 2022 – 167,458 miles
  • 2021 – 167,429 miles
  • 2019 – 157,510 miles
  • 2017 – 144,447 miles
  • 2016 – 129,590 miles
  • 2015 – 115,491 miles
  • 2014 – 103,856 miles
  • 2013 – 87,791 miles
  • 2012 – 84,662 miles
  • 2011 – 81,066 miles
  • 2010 – 78,048 miles
  • 2009 – 73,558 miles
  • 2008 – 70,622 miles
  • 2007 – 62,925 miles
  • 2006 – 53,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,903 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, pattern passable (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, gearbox to engine join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded & grooved slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail173,903 miles (+2,064)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,903 miles
    Test number
    735778761728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, pattern passable (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, gearbox to engine join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,839 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,839 miles
    Test number
    864193105124
    • AdvisoryPower steering high pressure pipe ferrule corroded/broken.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass169,095 miles (+1,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,095 miles
    Test number
    628052760321
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,458 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,458 miles
    Test number
    368926434214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,453 miles (+24)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    312091840983
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both heavily discoloured, beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From calliper to front of vehicle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From calliper to front of vehicle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper section of brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip to body in nearside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper section of brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail167,429 miles (+2,264)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,429 miles
    Test number
    753548981619
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass165,165 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,165 miles
    Test number
    227243064002
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded & grooved slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail165,165 miles (+7,655)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,165 miles
    Test number
    369823007583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated resulting in no beam image being produced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated resulting in no beam image being produced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded & grooved slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass157,510 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,510 miles
    Test number
    542332799356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs slightly corroded

  10. Fail157,509 miles (+13,062)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,509 miles
    Test number
    766353085869
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs slightly corroded

  11. Pass144,447 miles (+14,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    858129637841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass129,590 miles (+14,099)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,590 miles
    Test number
    841467873174
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not within zone A or swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass115,491 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    295763125211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail115,454 miles (+11,598)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,454 miles
    Test number
    369009215290
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass103,856 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    357446324479
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished on outer shoulder
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

  16. Fail103,856 miles (+16,065)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    716696824290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished on outer shoulder
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

  17. Pass87,791 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    979985683114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,662 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    949808422224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,066 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    389395231496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,835 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    479533571002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/S/R + O/S/R Outer CV Boots Split

  21. Pass79,835 miles (+1,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    537633971042
    • NoteN/S/R + O/S/R Outer CV Boots Split

  22. Pass78,048 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    900252600132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass73,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    282901399098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,558 miles (+2,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    132709589033
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass70,622 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    412140788003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,925 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    902321277063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    102164256087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y892 DAB

Does Y892 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y892 DAB expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y892 DAB?
The MOT on Y892 DAB expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y892 DAB done?
Y892 DAB was recorded at 173,903 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 6,200 miles a year.
Has Y892 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 DAB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y892 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 Y892 DAB find?
Y892 DAB failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, pattern passable, and 4 more.

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