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Porsche 356

Black · Petrol · 1961 · 1,600 cc

147 UXWMOT history

147 UXW is a black petrol Porsche 356 first used on 20 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
41,150 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
147 UXW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
356
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
20 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

147 UXW was last recorded at 41,150 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2007: 35,720 miles, lower than 37,520 miles on 6 Jun 2007.
  • 4 Apr 2011: 37,779 miles, lower than 39,520 miles on 22 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
41,144 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,150 miles
  • 2017 – 39,661 miles
  • 2016 – 39,454 miles
  • 2015 – 39,121 miles
  • 2014 – 38,818 miles
  • 2013 – 38,523 miles
  • 2012 – 38,219 miles
  • 2011 – 37,779 miles
  • 2010 – 39,520 miles
  • 2009 – 37,520 miles
  • 2008 – 37,520 miles
  • 2007 – 35,720 miles
  • 2006 – 37,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,150 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,150 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    718396134231
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight play
  2. Fail41,144 miles (+1,483)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    745634890341
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses too long
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight play
  3. Pass39,661 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    126389478732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    229330750845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,454 miles (+333)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    394391841949
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass39,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    486905255178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,121 miles (+303)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    269428045107
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  8. Pass38,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    366395854197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,816 miles (+293)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    868806324160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  10. Pass38,523 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    305068933191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,219 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    639350142146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,779 miles (-1,741)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    268254891065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass39,520 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    141823470114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    173533069128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  15. Pass37,520 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    272965878477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,720 miles (-1,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    192122677108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,520 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    443367257131
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass37,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    300684776191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 147 UXW

What vehicle is registration 147 UXW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 147 UXW on a black petrol Porsche 356 first used on 20 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 147 UXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 147 UXW expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 147 UXW?
The MOT on 147 UXW expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 147 UXW done?
147 UXW was recorded at 41,150 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 210 miles a year.
Has 147 UXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 147 UXW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 147 UXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 147 UXW find?
147 UXW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: o/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight play.

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