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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,600 cc

87 SJLMOT history

87 SJL is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

87 SJL silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,984 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 SJL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 SJL was last recorded at 47,984 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,675 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,984 miles
  • 2025 – 47,675 miles
  • 2023 – 47,383 miles
  • 2022 – 47,173 miles
  • 2021 – 46,675 miles
  • 2020 – 46,563 miles
  • 2019 – 45,813 miles
  • 2018 – 44,797 miles
  • 2017 – 43,362 miles
  • 2016 – 43,047 miles
  • 2015 – 42,181 miles
  • 2014 – 41,518 miles
  • 2013 – 41,139 miles
  • 2012 – 40,589 miles
  • 2011 – 39,905 miles
  • 2010 – 39,268 miles
  • 2009 – 38,493 miles
  • 2007 – 37,450 miles
  • 2006 – 36,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,984 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,984 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    923380224791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,675 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    462405941959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,383 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,383 miles
    Test number
    527635578154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,173 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    466897492922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,675 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    919469158347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,563 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    639436721032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,813 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    705291669041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,797 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    505800717504
    • 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)
  9. Pass43,362 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    367169434694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass43,047 miles (+866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    110011271787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underbody shields / covers not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass42,181 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    146264695047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass41,518 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    399045804101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  13. Fail41,440 miles (+301)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    978804194084
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Pass41,139 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    257507703178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,589 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    447759982038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,905 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,905 miles
    Test number
    909343701147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,389 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    776880791061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,268 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,268 miles
    Test number
    590941190031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,493 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    341062699057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,450 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    230496647364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,445 miles (+18)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    423805447377
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  22. Fail37,427 miles (+19)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    463289517344
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Fail37,408 miles (+590)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,408 miles
    Test number
    853207217326
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  24. Pass36,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    792374686226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 87 SJL

What vehicle is registration 87 SJL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 SJL on a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Feb 1996. 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 87 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 SJL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 87 SJL?
The MOT on 87 SJL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 87 SJL done?
87 SJL was recorded at 47,984 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 568 miles a year.
Has 87 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 SJL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on 87 SJL 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 87 SJL find?
87 SJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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