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Porsche 944

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 2,479 cc

B9 LAKMOT history

B9 LAK is a blue petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

B9 LAK blue Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
94,132 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LAK was last recorded at 94,132 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2006: 77,990 miles, lower than 77,996 miles on 11 Jul 2006.

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
93,810 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,132 miles
  • 2023 – 93,810 miles
  • 2022 – 93,794 miles
  • 2021 – 93,488 miles
  • 2020 – 93,415 miles
  • 2019 – 93,018 miles
  • 2018 – 92,345 miles
  • 2017 – 91,975 miles
  • 2016 – 91,357 miles
  • 2015 – 90,309 miles
  • 2014 – 89,532 miles
  • 2013 – 88,941 miles
  • 2012 – 87,778 miles
  • 2011 – 86,719 miles
  • 2010 – 85,047 miles
  • 2009 – 84,028 miles
  • 2008 – 82,938 miles
  • 2007 – 81,619 miles
  • 2006 – 77,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,132 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    287972121436
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,132 miles (+322)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    767545193641
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,810 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    307428632609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted Around inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around sidewalls , tyre is 17 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / split around sidewalls, tyre is 17 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,794 miles (+306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    278480893827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass93,488 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    364801043766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    317755174268
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear brake discs pitted on inner braking face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail93,415 miles (+397)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    460398923749
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear brake discs pitted on inner braking face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,018 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    860950517108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,345 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    762677420706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    249041455518
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail91,975 miles (+618)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    945821532391
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass91,357 miles (+1,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,357 miles
    Test number
    769769456694
    • AdvisorySlight judder on both rear brakes
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed, inspection slightly impaired

  13. Pass90,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    798600395106
    • NoteUnderneath of viechle undersealed

  14. Fail90,309 miles (+777)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    898009985196
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnderneath of viechle undersealed

  15. Pass89,532 miles (+591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    759663914268
    • NoteUnderneath of car undersealed

  16. Pass88,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    298629873491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,941 miles (+1,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    297409873429
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass87,778 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    279884972473
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass86,719 miles (+1,672)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    246214371161
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass85,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    814341490196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,047 miles (+1,019)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    381400890104
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing signs of cracking,cord/ply not visable

  22. Pass84,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    440895179144
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Fail84,028 miles (+1,090)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    483113879185
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass82,938 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    360480498198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail82,938 miles (+1,319)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    710319988107
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass81,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    981506387153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,619 miles (+3,629)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    744366687126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass77,990 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    854163996135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,996 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    672942896179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about B9 LAK

Does B9 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B9 LAK expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B9 LAK?
The MOT on B9 LAK expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B9 LAK done?
B9 LAK was recorded at 94,132 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 883 miles a year.
Has B9 LAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LAK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on B9 LAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B9 LAK find?
B9 LAK passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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