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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,600 cc

78FMOT history

78F is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

78F black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,488 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
78F
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

78F was last recorded at 174,488 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,180 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
7,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,488 miles
  • 2025 – 171,180 miles
  • 2022 – 166,368 miles
  • 2021 – 163,839 miles
  • 2020 – 157,568 miles
  • 2019 – 154,055 miles
  • 2018 – 153,664 miles
  • 2017 – 151,655 miles
  • 2016 – 131,300 miles
  • 2015 – 113,292 miles
  • 2014 – 113,079 miles
  • 2013 – 98,604 miles
  • 2012 – 92,516 miles
  • 2011 – 78,744 miles
  • 2010 – 73,739 miles
  • 2009 – 62,876 miles
  • 2008 – 46,387 miles
  • 2007 – 32,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,488 miles
    Test number
    640473992824
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail174,488 miles (+3,308)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,488 miles
    Test number
    877976123978
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass171,180 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,180 miles
    Test number
    744922667324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail171,180 miles (+4,812)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,180 miles
    Test number
    795616799412
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass166,368 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,368 miles
    Test number
    893870456640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass163,839 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,839 miles
    Test number
    174413366571
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass157,568 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    174030565621
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust silencers very corroded

  8. Pass154,055 miles (+391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,055 miles
    Test number
    999831211803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,664 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,664 miles
    Test number
    615340157310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,655 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,655 miles
    Test number
    772014062809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,393 miles (+20,093)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,393 miles
    Test number
    418913130943
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working Off side and near side (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass131,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    855492256853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,300 miles (+18,008)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    306764596110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass113,292 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    617439405027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,079 miles (+14,475)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    609955264314
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass98,604 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    738541953306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,516 miles (+13,772)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    925342362330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,744 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    487736641354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,739 miles (+10,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    214847050302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass62,876 miles (+16,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    540101659357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,387 miles (+14,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    452862138364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,024 miles
    Test number
    384687677219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,021 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,021 miles
    Test number
    640537377295
    • FailureStop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Questions about 78F

What vehicle is registration 78F currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 78F on a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 2003. 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 78F currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 78F is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 78F?
The MOT on 78F is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 78F done?
78F was recorded at 174,488 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,541 miles a year.
Has 78F ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 78F has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 78F 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 78F find?
78F passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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