Porsche 911
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,596 cc
C8 DBSMOT history
C8 DBS is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 67,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 67,471 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 DBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 911
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 DBS was last recorded at 67,471 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,353 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,118 miles
- Average per year
- 3,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,471 miles
- 2025 – 66,353 miles
- 2023 – 66,151 miles
- 2022 – 65,509 miles
- 2021 – 63,854 miles
- 2019 – 55,858 miles
- 2018 – 47,911 miles
- 2017 – 36,572 miles
- 2016 – 25,896 miles
- 2015 – 23,703 miles
- 2014 – 19,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,471 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,471 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 67,471 miles
- Test number
- 727035593775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,353 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,353 miles
- Test number
- 653589786959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,352 miles (+201)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,352 miles
- Test number
- 786723997985
- MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,151 miles (+642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,151 miles
- Test number
- 720133658553
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (by exhaust ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,509 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,509 miles
- Test number
- 733298307811
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail65,490 miles (+1,636)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,490 miles
- Test number
- 559662971822
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Both clamps leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHorn sticking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,854 miles (+7,996)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,854 miles
- Test number
- 428504149168
- MinorOffside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,858 miles (+7,947)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,858 miles
- Test number
- 350645853414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,911 miles (+11,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,911 miles
- Test number
- 384094998992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass36,572 miles (+10,676)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 36,572 miles
- Test number
- 696539831684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,896 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,896 miles
- Test number
- 736632361085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,107 miles (+1,404)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 25,107 miles
- Test number
- 510345196123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,703 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 23,703 miles
- Test number
- 268031715188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 19,853 miles
- Test number
- 568201194088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 DBS
- Does C8 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DBS is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 DBS?
- The MOT on C8 DBS is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 DBS done?
- C8 DBS was recorded at 67,471 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
- Has C8 DBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 DBS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 DBS 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 C8 DBS find?
- C8 DBS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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