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Porsche 911

Green · Petrol · 1987 · 3,164 cc

283 FOUMOT history

283 FOU is a green petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Mar 1987. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

283 FOU green Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,600 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
283 FOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
30 Mar 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

283 FOU was last recorded at 108,600 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2008: 100,580 miles, lower than 110,577 miles on 1 Apr 2008.

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
108,589 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,600 miles
  • 2025 – 107,979 miles
  • 2023 – 107,952 miles
  • 2022 – 107,952 miles
  • 2018 – 107,542 miles
  • 2017 – 107,000 miles
  • 2016 – 106,294 miles
  • 2015 – 105,748 miles
  • 2013 – 105,370 miles
  • 2011 – 104,748 miles
  • 2009 – 103,689 miles
  • 2008 – 100,580 miles
  • 2006 – 100,119 miles
  • 2005 – 99,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,600 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,600 miles
    Test number
    692243253585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,589 miles (+610)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    510577985719
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,979 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    913388610111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    423294342234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass107,952 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    748140525231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,542 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    470508839262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass107,000 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    432564137692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass106,294 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,294 miles
    Test number
    956106386112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,281 miles (+533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,281 miles
    Test number
    312796389695
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

  10. Pass105,748 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    129431245425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,370 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    866063123162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,748 miles (+1,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    309784341179
    • NoteThe top mounting for the offside front suspension leg has a minimal amount of movement
    • NoteThere is evidence that the nearside front tyre may contact a rubber hose inside the wheelarch. This cannot be demonstrated under test conditions

  13. Pass103,689 miles (+12)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    224625079133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)

  14. Fail103,677 miles (+83)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,677 miles
    Test number
    623794379125
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)

  15. Fail103,594 miles (+3,014)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,594 miles
    Test number
    341316329178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass100,580 miles (-9,997)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    672274698072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot and bonnet stays u/s
    • NoteOil pipes not fixed
    • NotePrevious welded repairs covered in thick underseal
    • NoteRear brake hose furrules rusty
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Fail110,577 miles (+10,458)6 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,577 miles
    Test number
    240092598076
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot and bonnet stays u/s
    • NoteOil pipes not fixed
    • NotePrevious welded repairs covered in thick underseal
    • NoteRear brake hose furrules rusty
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass100,119 miles (+825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    934585506399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFerrules on both rear brake hoses starting to rust

  19. Pass99,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,294 miles
    Test number
    202284715377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,293 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    453984315420
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about 283 FOU

What vehicle is registration 283 FOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 283 FOU on a green petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Mar 1987. 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 283 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 283 FOU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 283 FOU?
The MOT on 283 FOU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 283 FOU done?
283 FOU was recorded at 108,600 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 449 miles a year.
Has 283 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 283 FOU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 283 FOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 283 FOU find?
283 FOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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