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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,600 cc

C5 OVLMOT history

C5 OVL is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

C5 OVL blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,588 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 OVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 OVL was last recorded at 105,588 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,396 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,588 miles
  • 2025 – 104,396 miles
  • 2024 – 102,258 miles
  • 2023 – 100,753 miles
  • 2022 – 96,355 miles
  • 2021 – 96,309 miles
  • 2019 – 96,309 miles
  • 2018 – 94,794 miles
  • 2017 – 93,714 miles
  • 2016 – 92,999 miles
  • 2015 – 92,736 miles
  • 2014 – 90,629 miles
  • 2013 – 88,412 miles
  • 2012 – 84,208 miles
  • 2011 – 80,382 miles
  • 2010 – 76,468 miles
  • 2009 – 74,911 miles
  • 2008 – 69,836 miles
  • 2007 – 65,367 miles
  • 2006 – 61,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    115340127073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,588 miles (+1,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    738837614108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,396 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    934715340547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,373 miles (+2,115)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,373 miles
    Test number
    301008802536
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,258 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    146831472048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,753 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,753 miles
    Test number
    446110897262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,355 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    912030784561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    282267185465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,309 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    747370056254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,794 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    351198643547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,714 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    189529005863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight dim (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail93,714 miles (+715)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    479515850886
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight dim (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass92,999 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    230002533501
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

  14. Fail92,998 miles (+262)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    640421666261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

  15. Pass92,736 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    848762965124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,629 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    597257574131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    266809073146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,412 miles (+4,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    526979673174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass84,208 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    595710052190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,382 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,382 miles
    Test number
    146586441124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,468 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,468 miles
    Test number
    562768340142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,460 miles (+1,549)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    662096240182
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass74,911 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    804089749359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,558 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    514748109010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,836 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    573621518088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,367 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    504968207012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    303995806085
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight wear in both steering rack dampers

Questions about C5 OVL

Does C5 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 OVL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 OVL?
The MOT on C5 OVL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 OVL done?
C5 OVL was recorded at 105,588 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has C5 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 OVL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 OVL 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 C5 OVL find?
C5 OVL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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