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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,500 cc

8 PYMOT history

8 PY is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

8 PY blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,030 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 PY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 PY was last recorded at 90,030 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,341 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,689 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,030 miles
  • 2025 – 88,341 miles
  • 2024 – 88,333 miles
  • 2023 – 87,887 miles
  • 2022 – 87,881 miles
  • 2021 – 85,891 miles
  • 2020 – 85,454 miles
  • 2019 – 85,210 miles
  • 2017 – 84,926 miles
  • 2016 – 84,417 miles
  • 2015 – 83,779 miles
  • 2014 – 83,314 miles
  • 2013 – 83,091 miles
  • 2012 – 82,248 miles
  • 2011 – 78,478 miles
  • 2010 – 76,997 miles
  • 2009 – 72,752 miles
  • 2008 – 67,716 miles
  • 2006 – 63,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,030 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,030 miles (+1,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    467455885068
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

  2. Pass88,341 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    147584311707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,333 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    808919824999
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  4. Pass88,333 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    659478294057
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,333 miles (+446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    319417728671
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,887 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    465761907430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,881 miles (+1,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    157350013102
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass85,891 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    620640450957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,454 miles (+244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,454 miles
    Test number
    219692289626
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass85,210 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    466138203298
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,207 miles (+281)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    317863525655
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,926 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    649721228234
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR brake hose to brake pipe fixings are all slight corroded x4 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side indicator lens is slightly loose.

  13. Pass84,417 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    130270760617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,779 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,779 miles
    Test number
    536569747897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,314 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    426540994137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,091 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    275943283494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,248 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    649670802279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,592 miles (+19)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,592 miles
    Test number
    187989452449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on inner surfaces of rear brake discs.

  19. Fail81,573 miles (+3,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    447666452037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,478 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    537089051055
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass76,997 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,997 miles
    Test number
    572737930092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,752 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    941824349088
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail72,729 miles (+5,013)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    271993949045
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass67,716 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    101338408057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail67,714 miles (+3,875)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,714 miles
    Test number
    973568208084
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass63,839 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    404483516360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    463626596014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,953 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    413064496094
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about 8 PY

What vehicle is registration 8 PY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 PY on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 PY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 PY is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 PY?
The MOT on 8 PY is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 PY done?
8 PY was recorded at 90,030 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has 8 PY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 PY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 8 PY 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 PY find?
8 PY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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