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Porsche 944

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 2,479 cc

B431 RHCMOT history

B431 RHC is a blue petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

B431 RHC blue Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
61,537 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B431 RHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B431 RHC was last recorded at 61,537 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2012: 48,242 miles, lower than 51,415 miles on 19 May 2010.

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
61,537 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,537 miles
  • 2021 – 61,537 miles
  • 2020 – 61,537 miles
  • 2019 – 61,537 miles
  • 2018 – 59,301 miles
  • 2013 – 56,299 miles
  • 2012 – 48,242 miles
  • 2010 – 51,415 miles
  • 2009 – 50,210 miles
  • 2007 – 48,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,537 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryO/s side repeater inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    591863359313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater inop

  2. Fail61,537 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    404215020884
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater inop

  3. Pass61,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    787063812530
    • AdvisoryBoth sills panels corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,537 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    731122299626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,301 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    735407126001
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail59,301 miles (+3,002)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    277110194732
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,299 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    287549863257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail56,299 miles (+8,057)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    219319453212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass48,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    778595762282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail48,242 miles (-3,173)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    788667042264
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,415 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    204309530471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail51,404 miles (+1,194)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    551183510142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureLower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFuel pump mounts broken

  13. Pass50,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    874628419120
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail50,210 miles (+1,629)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    990510119188
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass48,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    731936117321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B431 RHC

Does B431 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B431 RHC expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B431 RHC?
The MOT on B431 RHC expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B431 RHC done?
B431 RHC was recorded at 61,537 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 916 miles a year.
Has B431 RHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B431 RHC has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on B431 RHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B431 RHC find?
B431 RHC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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