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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,387 cc

C5 WHBMOT history

C5 WHB is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

C5 WHB blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,971 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WHB was last recorded at 87,971 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,945 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
1,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,971 miles
  • 2024 – 86,932 miles
  • 2023 – 85,931 miles
  • 2022 – 85,117 miles
  • 2021 – 84,531 miles
  • 2020 – 83,850 miles
  • 2019 – 82,964 miles
  • 2018 – 82,034 miles
  • 2017 – 81,195 miles
  • 2016 – 79,527 miles
  • 2015 – 79,286 miles
  • 2014 – 78,930 miles
  • 2013 – 78,576 miles
  • 2012 – 78,325 miles
  • 2011 – 72,699 miles
  • 2010 – 71,287 miles
  • 2009 – 70,957 miles
  • 2008 – 69,259 miles
  • 2007 – 67,435 miles
  • 2006 – 64,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,971 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,971 miles (+26)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    978516476050
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,945 miles (+1,013)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    236746442390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,932 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    123418998748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,931 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    260543338512
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  5. Fail85,931 miles (+814)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    120020556588
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  6. Pass85,117 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    101176664123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,531 miles (+681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    470579336826
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass83,850 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    487749276635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,964 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    482866431239
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail82,931 miles (+897)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    702611430943
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass82,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    554770399717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,034 miles (+839)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    390677326720
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,195 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    314968834327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass79,527 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    967140795361
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tie bars have paly in joints

  15. Pass79,286 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    266936265113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,930 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    629056034153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,576 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    855305533012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    467962632067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail78,325 miles (+5,626)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    146222532414
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,699 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    967148931024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,287 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    623387090068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    614389989038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,957 miles (+1,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    794629789083
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass69,259 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    153292858081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,435 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    724483937045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,118 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    544462456066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,117 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    724182536002
    • FailureFront Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 WHB

Does C5 WHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WHB is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 WHB?
The MOT on C5 WHB is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 WHB done?
C5 WHB was recorded at 87,971 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 1,202 miles a year.
Has C5 WHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 WHB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 WHB 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 WHB find?
C5 WHB passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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