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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

996 SMMOT history

996 SM is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 11 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

996 SM red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,474 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
996 SM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

996 SM was last recorded at 71,474 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,647 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,474 miles
  • 2025 – 70,647 miles
  • 2024 – 69,885 miles
  • 2023 – 69,450 miles
  • 2022 – 68,288 miles
  • 2021 – 66,242 miles
  • 2020 – 64,619 miles
  • 2019 – 59,875 miles
  • 2018 – 56,554 miles
  • 2017 – 54,670 miles
  • 2016 – 51,170 miles
  • 2015 – 46,481 miles
  • 2014 – 44,463 miles
  • 2013 – 42,096 miles
  • 2012 – 40,326 miles
  • 2011 – 38,313 miles
  • 2010 – 36,095 miles
  • 2009 – 33,444 miles
  • 2008 – 31,719 miles
  • 2007 – 29,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,474 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,474 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    414414472076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,647 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,647 miles
    Test number
    485690668561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,885 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    889550684278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,450 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    617732215338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,288 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    918823437285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,242 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    902513493613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,619 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,619 miles
    Test number
    814389329337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,875 miles (+3,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    141150711287
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,554 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,554 miles
    Test number
    978964940527
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass54,670 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    617877822619
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass51,170 miles (+4,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    444911534171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass46,481 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    228798905437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass44,463 miles (+2,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    237732234463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  14. Pass42,096 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    807092113102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,326 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    846793522103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,313 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    517050331195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,095 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    253832430158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,924 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    282328270068
    • 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)
  19. Pass33,444 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    771223689025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,719 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    644080168018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    994979157019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 996 SM

What vehicle is registration 996 SM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 996 SM on a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 11 Feb 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 996 SM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 996 SM is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 996 SM?
The MOT on 996 SM is valid until 25 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 SM done?
996 SM was recorded at 71,474 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has 996 SM ever failed its MOT?
No. 996 SM has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 996 SM 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 996 SM find?
996 SM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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