Porsche logo

Porsche 928

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 4,957 cc

4957 RUMOT history

4957 RU is a silver petrol Porsche 928 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

4957 RU silver Porsche 928 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 928, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
65,926 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for 4957 RU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
4957 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
928
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,957 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

4957 RU was last recorded at 65,926 miles on 7 May 2024, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2011: 56,816 miles, lower than 114,492 miles on 26 Jun 2010.
  • 18 Jun 2018: 62,917 miles, lower than 118,966 miles on 26 Apr 2016.

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
65,398 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,926 miles
  • 2023 – 65,398 miles
  • 2022 – 65,118 miles
  • 2021 – 64,316 miles
  • 2019 – 63,575 miles
  • 2018 – 62,917 miles
  • 2016 – 118,966 miles
  • 2015 – 118,143 miles
  • 2014 – 116,952 miles
  • 2012 – 116,295 miles
  • 2011 – 56,816 miles
  • 2010 – 114,492 miles
  • 2009 – 113,976 miles
  • 2008 – 113,021 miles
  • 2007 – 111,761 miles
  • 2006 – 109,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,926 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,926 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    453803840117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,398 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,398 miles
    Test number
    722232567679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,118 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    311353548935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,316 miles (+741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    196445223950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(225/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(245/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,575 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    740799698434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail63,550 miles (+633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,550 miles
    Test number
    365006001445
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass62,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    382936870446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    164694242800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp internal adjuster appears to be inoperative
    • AdvisoryRandom warning lamps came on and went off during test
  9. FailMileage not read3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561704394278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp internal adjuster appears to be inoperative
    • AdvisoryRandom warning lamps came on and went off during test
  10. Pass118,966 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,966 miles
    Test number
    854558453692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass118,143 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,143 miles
    Test number
    975479215151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail118,142 miles (+1,190)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,142 miles
    Test number
    657212015182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass116,952 miles (+657)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    157986964447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass116,295 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,295 miles
    Test number
    499037322342
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail116,295 miles (+59,479)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,295 miles
    Test number
    499177522484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass56,816 miles (-57,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    449035971163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,492 miles (+516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    512207970157
    • NoteOnly lap belts fitted as standard in rear
  18. Pass113,976 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,976 miles
    Test number
    294670779146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,021 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    244232358436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,761 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    111,761 miles
    Test number
    341929537100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,310 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    391310846120
    • NoteHandbrake cables perishing

Questions about 4957 RU

What vehicle is registration 4957 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4957 RU on a silver petrol Porsche 928 first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 4957 RU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4957 RU expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4957 RU?
The MOT on 4957 RU expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4957 RU done?
4957 RU was recorded at 65,926 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024.
Has 4957 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4957 RU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on 4957 RU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4957 RU find?
4957 RU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all 495 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.