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Porsche 968

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 3,000 cc

978 EHYMOT history

978 EHY is a purple petrol Porsche 968 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

978 EHY purple Porsche 968 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 968, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,109 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
978 EHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
968
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

978 EHY was last recorded at 63,109 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,108 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,109 miles
  • 2024 – 63,082 miles
  • 2023 – 63,058 miles
  • 2022 – 63,045 miles
  • 2021 – 63,028 miles
  • 2020 – 62,997 miles
  • 2019 – 62,962 miles
  • 2018 – 62,904 miles
  • 2017 – 62,849 miles
  • 2016 – 62,834 miles
  • 2015 – 62,798 miles
  • 2014 – 62,761 miles
  • 2013 – 62,655 miles
  • 2012 – 62,391 miles
  • 2011 – 62,234 miles
  • 2010 – 62,136 miles
  • 2009 – 62,008 miles
  • 2008 – 61,745 miles
  • 2007 – 61,515 miles
  • 2006 – 60,760 miles
  • 2005 – 59,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,109 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,109 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    214346887658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,108 miles (+26)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    732872577802
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass63,082 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    567441871744
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass63,058 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    772464963615
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass63,045 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,045 miles
    Test number
    735048637102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,028 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    184042396230
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,997 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    826965241843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,962 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    934910054759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,904 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    108346143644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,849 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,849 miles
    Test number
    160774098121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    839863343360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,834 miles (+36)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    514877776349
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass62,798 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    954562925296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is cracking
  14. Pass62,761 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    687604574216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,655 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    718320073250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,650 miles (+259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    765569463265
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass62,391 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    377964982223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  18. Pass62,234 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    169961871240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass62,136 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    611359570230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass62,008 miles (+263)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    860325789228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers have slight movement in rods
  21. Pass61,745 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    180223888248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,515 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    994640097277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,760 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    231628796206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    270380505356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 978 EHY

What vehicle is registration 978 EHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 978 EHY on a purple petrol Porsche 968 first used on 1 Aug 1994. 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 978 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 978 EHY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 978 EHY?
The MOT on 978 EHY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 978 EHY done?
978 EHY was recorded at 63,109 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 180 miles a year.
Has 978 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 978 EHY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 978 EHY 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 978 EHY find?
978 EHY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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