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Porsche 944

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 2,479 cc

166 EBKMOT history

166 EBK is a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

166 EBK red Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
144,025 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
166 EBK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

166 EBK was last recorded at 144,025 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,025 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,025 miles
  • 2024 – 142,660 miles
  • 2023 – 140,395 miles
  • 2022 – 140,395 miles
  • 2021 – 139,337 miles
  • 2018 – 138,995 miles
  • 2017 – 138,559 miles
  • 2016 – 136,539 miles
  • 2015 – 134,640 miles
  • 2014 – 131,928 miles
  • 2013 – 126,400 miles
  • 2012 – 121,190 miles
  • 2011 – 115,053 miles
  • 2010 – 114,602 miles
  • 2009 – 113,454 miles
  • 2008 – 112,899 miles
  • 2007 – 111,868 miles
  • 2006 – 111,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    170492214796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,025 miles (+1,365)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    694963637287
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass142,660 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,660 miles
    Test number
    242313346529
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer anti roll bar bush perishing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in steering mechanism

  4. Fail142,651 miles (+2,256)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    172662344919
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in steering mechanism

  5. Pass140,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    155515882750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,395 miles5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    279300492491
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass140,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    250425746397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,395 miles (+1,058)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,395 miles
    Test number
    136191515868
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,337 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    540685138048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,995 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,995 miles
    Test number
    458869319991
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering u/j

  11. Fail138,992 miles (+6)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,992 miles
    Test number
    637759485031
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor / wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area / inadequate previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering u/j

  12. Fail138,986 miles (+427)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    328110735934
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking rack unions (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking pipe/banjo union on pas pump main hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes show light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint deformed but serviceable light play to lower u/j noted (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  13. Pass138,559 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,559 miles
    Test number
    933427578211
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill non structual corrosion. Slight movement in steering column.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail138,558 miles (+2,019)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,558 miles
    Test number
    175633969166
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill non structual corrosion. Slight movement in steering column.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass136,539 miles (+1,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    556132812012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill non structural corrosion x2
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt occasionally slips.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering column.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering lower uj.

  16. Pass134,640 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    369524015195
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNon structual corrosion to offside front outer sill area.

  17. Fail134,640 miles (+2,712)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    647253015179
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNon structual corrosion to offside front outer sill area.

  18. Pass131,928 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,928 miles
    Test number
    469125814161
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNon structural corrosion to offside front outer sill area.

  19. Fail131,928 miles (+5,528)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,928 miles
    Test number
    475953614127
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNon structural corrosion to offside front outer sill area.

  20. Pass126,400 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,400 miles
    Test number
    358155583061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front sill has slight corrosion not within 30cm off body mountings

  21. Fail126,400 miles (+5,210)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,400 miles
    Test number
    168541583401
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front sill has slight corrosion not within 30cm off body mountings

  22. Pass121,190 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    125340982026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,053 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    717361681048
    • NoteAll brake flexy hoses show some deterioration
    • NoteFuel pipes at rear of vehicle severely corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre show some perish cracking

  24. Fail115,047 miles (+445)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    129621471001
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake flexy hoses show some deterioration
    • NoteBrake fluid level close to minimum
    • NoteFuel pipes at rear of vehicle severely corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre show some perish cracking

  25. Pass114,602 miles (+1,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    160554610185
    • NoteFuel pipe at rear of vehicle, above o/s/r suspension, show considerable corrossion
    • NoteMetal brake pipes and rear flexy ferules on rear of vehicle show some corrossion

  26. Fail113,454 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    532194209162
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass113,454 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    651354509141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass112,899 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    223045758471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass111,868 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    823555547114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass111,859 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    101641557000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass111,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    710642526267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 166 EBK

What vehicle is registration 166 EBK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 166 EBK on a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 166 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 166 EBK expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 166 EBK?
The MOT on 166 EBK expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 166 EBK done?
166 EBK was recorded at 144,025 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has 166 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 166 EBK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 166 EBK 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 166 EBK find?
166 EBK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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