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Porsche 944

Black · Petrol · 1986 · 2,479 cc

C5 BTRMOT history

C5 BTR is a black petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

C5 BTR black Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,528 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BTR was last recorded at 133,528 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2022: 13,104 miles, lower than 130,458 miles on 24 Apr 2019.

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
132,638 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
890 miles
Average per year
762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,528 miles
  • 2023 – 132,638 miles
  • 2022 – 13,105 miles
  • 2019 – 130,458 miles
  • 2016 – 128,752 miles
  • 2015 – 126,778 miles
  • 2013 – 126,753 miles
  • 2012 – 126,753 miles
  • 2011 – 125,683 miles
  • 2010 – 125,445 miles
  • 2008 – 124,747 miles
  • 2007 – 124,543 miles
  • 2006 – 119,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,528 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.

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,528 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    956926849343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,638 miles (+119,533)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    728900573782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    13,105 miles
    Test number
    609028358058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail13,104 miles (-117,354)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,104 miles
    Test number
    325000140157
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass130,458 miles (+1,706)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,458 miles
    Test number
    711747208874
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,752 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    773502391579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,778 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    587392185073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass126,778 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    797062485042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass126,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    185067953167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,753 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    169931252192
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass125,683 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    627752461066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  12. Pass125,445 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    723371550056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,747 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    124,747 miles
    Test number
    373874748144
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  14. Fail124,744 miles (+201)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,744 miles
    Test number
    992777338120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  15. Pass124,543 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    111862207163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    119,399 miles
    Test number
    563121206123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,398 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,398 miles
    Test number
    592151006113
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass broken
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about C5 BTR

Does C5 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 BTR expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 BTR?
The MOT on C5 BTR expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 BTR done?
C5 BTR was recorded at 133,528 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 762 miles a year.
Has C5 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BTR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 BTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BTR find?
C5 BTR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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