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Porsche 911

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

8 MLEMOT history

8 MLE is a yellow petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

8 MLE yellow Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,400 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 MLE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 MLE was last recorded at 163,400 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,393 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,007 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,400 miles
  • 2025 – 159,393 miles
  • 2024 – 158,947 miles
  • 2023 – 156,700 miles
  • 2022 – 155,165 miles
  • 2021 – 152,958 miles
  • 2020 – 151,249 miles
  • 2019 – 147,239 miles
  • 2017 – 144,307 miles
  • 2016 – 140,511 miles
  • 2015 – 137,980 miles
  • 2014 – 135,070 miles
  • 2013 – 132,190 miles
  • 2012 – 128,302 miles
  • 2011 – 124,134 miles
  • 2010 – 120,384 miles
  • 2009 – 110,484 miles
  • 2008 – 106,361 miles
  • 2007 – 99,531 miles
  • 2006 – 93,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,400 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,400 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,400 miles
    Test number
    527386295892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,393 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,393 miles
    Test number
    995006353172
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,947 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,947 miles
    Test number
    985166388945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail158,943 miles (+2,243)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,943 miles
    Test number
    182489910512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,700 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,700 miles
    Test number
    250002245226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,165 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,165 miles
    Test number
    660109382227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,958 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,958 miles
    Test number
    900868570403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,249 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    208526627037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail151,233 miles (+3,994)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    144507321382
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass147,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,239 miles
    Test number
    883063259488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail147,239 miles (+2,932)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,239 miles
    Test number
    344733478410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass144,307 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,307 miles
    Test number
    354494928259
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass140,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,511 miles
    Test number
    803126475925
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components

  14. Fail140,511 miles (+2,530)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,511 miles
    Test number
    158219047203
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components

  15. Pass137,981 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,981 miles
    Test number
    559312605352
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear oil leak flywheel area.
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint play in track control arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front disks corroded on inside.

  16. Fail137,980 miles (+2,910)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,980 miles
    Test number
    673104387249
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel very stiff to operate. (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear oil leak flywheel area.
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint play in track control arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front disks corroded on inside.

  17. Pass135,070 miles (+2,880)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    525518634379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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

  18. Pass132,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    135467243391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,190 miles (+3,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    868155643394
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass128,302 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    128,302 miles
    Test number
    889131542335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,134 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    396633341387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    902221150396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition alround

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    683900559373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,484 miles (+4,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    160819219096
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass106,361 miles (+6,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    213156618027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass99,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    994057717092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,531 miles (+6,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    163917817450
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass93,256 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,256 miles
    Test number
    381880126063
    • AdvisoryLower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 8 MLE

What vehicle is registration 8 MLE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 MLE on a yellow petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 8 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 MLE is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 MLE?
The MOT on 8 MLE is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 MLE done?
8 MLE was recorded at 163,400 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has 8 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 MLE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 8 MLE 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 8 MLE find?
8 MLE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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