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Porsche 911

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 3,600 cc

40 PNMOT history

40 PN is a purple petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,585 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

40 PN purple Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,585 km
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,256 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 PN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 PN was last recorded at 101,585 km on 19 Jan 2026, 1,346 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,239 km · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,346 km
Average per year
2,256 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,585 km
  • 2025 – 100,239 km
  • 2024 – 98,201 km
  • 2023 – 96,874 km
  • 2022 – 95,199 km
  • 2021 – 94,891 km
  • 2020 – 94,859 km
  • 2019 – 94,847 km
  • 2018 – 94,602 km
  • 2017 – 93,799 km
  • 2014 – 88,252 km
  • 2011 – 83,581 km
  • 2009 – 65,267 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,585 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,585 km (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,585 km
    Test number
    295109429151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,239 km (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,239 km
    Test number
    242583503484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,201 km (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,201 km
    Test number
    202667065592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,874 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,874 km
    Test number
    442827878673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,874 km (+1,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,874 km
    Test number
    994532166539
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,199 km (+308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,199 km
    Test number
    553712427811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,891 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,891 km
    Test number
    425775190015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,865 km (+6)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,865 km
    Test number
    378155772618
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass94,859 km (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,859 km
    Test number
    513742982599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,847 km (+245)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,847 km
    Test number
    420893604233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,602 km (+803)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,602 km
    Test number
    174215296539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,799 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,799 km
    Test number
    369533283958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,442 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    721293974976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,436 miles (+1,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    509689743010
    • FailureHorn control insecure control sticking on at all times (1.6.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working all rear lights (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass90,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    116176605052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,252 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,252 km
    Test number
    659838304088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    408882903075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    478942403050
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass83,581 km (+69)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,581 km
    Test number
    475014741359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail83,512 km1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,512 km
    Test number
    808997531352
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass74,125 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    663240830350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,123 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,123 miles
    Test number
    864389820318
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass65,267 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,267 km
    Test number
    840089749328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 PN

What vehicle is registration 40 PN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 PN on a purple petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 40 PN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 PN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 PN?
The MOT on 40 PN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 PN done?
40 PN was recorded at 101,585 km at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,256 km a year.
Has 40 PN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 PN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 40 PN 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 40 PN find?
40 PN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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