Porche Carerra Automatic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,387 cc

996 RGEMOT history

996 RGE is a blue petrol Porche Carerra Automatic first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,245 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
996 RGE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porche
Model
Carerra Automatic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

996 RGE was last recorded at 107,245 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2025: 105,322 miles, lower than 110,131 miles on 10 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,225 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,245 miles
  • 2025 – 105,322 miles
  • 2024 – 110,131 miles
  • 2023 – 95,293 miles
  • 2022 – 91,145 miles
  • 2021 – 85,758 miles
  • 2020 – 84,638 miles
  • 2018 – 82,020 miles
  • 2017 – 81,310 miles
  • 2016 – 80,488 miles
  • 2015 – 78,619 miles
  • 2014 – 77,175 miles
  • 2013 – 74,810 miles
  • 2012 – 74,423 miles
  • 2011 – 74,286 miles
  • 2009 – 70,010 miles
  • 2008 – 67,393 miles
  • 2006 – 54,214 miles
  • 2005 – 43,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,245 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,245 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    945898874831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,225 miles (+29)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    449293690226
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail107,196 miles (+1,874)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    452445856302
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,322 miles (-4,809)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,322 miles
    Test number
    757912065912
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,131 miles (+10,207)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    403363355930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,924 miles (+4,631)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,924 miles
    Test number
    319256955487
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,293 miles (+4,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    865788867403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,145 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    852960161677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail91,075 miles (+5,317)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,075 miles
    Test number
    783314814360
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass85,758 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    402412464984
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface oxidation-salt under vehicle over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas.

  11. Pass84,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    779989805301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail84,638 miles (+2,618)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    329989280347
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,020 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    813099358912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,876 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    933212782320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    895859554310
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  16. Fail81,310 miles (+822)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    241450029601
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  17. Pass80,488 miles (+1,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    869166199221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass78,619 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    188392355152
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass77,175 miles (+2,365)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    586296174130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracks starting between tread blocks
    • NoteBoth rear indicators bulb colour slightly faded
    • NoteMetal pipes offside lower engine corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside parking brake effort slightly low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail74,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    755792283163
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass74,810 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    776492183191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,423 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    588591752158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass74,423 miles (+137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    968591952138
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass74,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    346507731149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,286 miles (+4,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    628556431181
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass70,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    500927629134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,009 miles (+2,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    550727129198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass67,393 miles (+13,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    872854928108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass54,214 miles (+10,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    640317306345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass43,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    340368395498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 996 RGE

What vehicle is registration 996 RGE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 996 RGE on a blue petrol Porche Carerra Automatic first used on 5 Nov 1999. 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 996 RGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 996 RGE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 996 RGE?
The MOT on 996 RGE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 996 RGE done?
996 RGE was recorded at 107,245 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has 996 RGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 996 RGE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 996 RGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 996 RGE find?
996 RGE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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