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Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 3,164 cc

C5 PLHMOT history

C5 PLH is a red petrol Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

C5 PLH red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
89,922 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Carrera Coupe Sport
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PLH was last recorded at 89,922 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,172 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,750 miles
Average per year
771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,922 miles
  • 2025 – 88,172 miles
  • 2024 – 86,250 miles
  • 2023 – 83,990 miles
  • 2022 – 82,674 miles
  • 2021 – 81,216 miles
  • 2019 – 81,099 miles
  • 2018 – 80,998 miles
  • 2017 – 80,980 miles
  • 2016 – 80,947 miles
  • 2015 – 80,769 miles
  • 2013 – 80,691 miles
  • 2012 – 80,649 miles
  • 2011 – 80,511 miles
  • 2010 – 80,146 miles
  • 2009 – 79,905 miles
  • 2008 – 79,593 miles
  • 2007 – 77,184 miles
  • 2006 – 74,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,922 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,922 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    457842747646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,172 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    297149493299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,250 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    151860568947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,990 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    178827607833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,674 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    678531501035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,216 miles (+117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    631093728229
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,099 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    716820586614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,998 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    204506115040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    682957027709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,980 miles (+33)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    362276339063
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass80,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    986713627311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,947 miles (+178)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    940129257052
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass80,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    389497215150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail80,761 miles (+70)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    926597615172
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvise: nearside front brake binding slightly

  15. Pass80,691 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    628102143272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail80,687 miles (+38)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    265764033217
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,649 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    236570632244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,642 miles (+131)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    846731722217
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass80,511 miles (+365)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    478287601270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise: nearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteAdvise: offside front brake binding slightly

  20. Pass80,146 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    170459300137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,141 miles (+236)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    250215300413
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass79,905 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    990214389021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass79,593 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    362396868007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,184 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    270457967029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    532109336011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PLH

Does C5 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 PLH is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 PLH?
The MOT on C5 PLH is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 PLH done?
C5 PLH was recorded at 89,922 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 771 miles a year.
Has C5 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PLH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on C5 PLH 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 PLH find?
C5 PLH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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