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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 3,164 cc

C8 PBFMOT history

C8 PBF is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Apr 1986. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

C8 PBF red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
97,962 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 PBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Apr 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 PBF was last recorded at 97,962 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,962 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,962 miles
  • 2024 – 97,962 miles
  • 2020 – 97,962 miles
  • 2019 – 97,858 miles
  • 2017 – 97,732 miles
  • 2016 – 97,688 miles
  • 2015 – 97,621 miles
  • 2014 – 97,521 miles
  • 2013 – 97,164 miles
  • 2011 – 96,745 miles
  • 2010 – 96,325 miles
  • 2009 – 95,989 miles
  • 2008 – 95,357 miles
  • 2007 – 94,394 miles
  • 2006 – 93,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,962 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,962 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    708151807434
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    578824751588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,962 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    530976359689
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    269359251741
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,962 miles (+104)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    335451964888
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,858 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    140963508411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,850 miles (+118)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    328697864032
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    481058510325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  9. Fail97,732 miles (+44)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    859284003520
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Pass97,688 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    714063557354
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  11. Pass97,621 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    886426835116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,521 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    108940434111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,164 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    437251633163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,158 miles (+413)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    769074813113
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal poor condition

  15. Pass96,745 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    475426551458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,325 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    584925540224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,989 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    623027239226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,357 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    742635238259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,394 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,394 miles
    Test number
    843020587139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    540020586105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 PBF

Does C8 PBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 PBF is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 PBF?
The MOT on C8 PBF is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 PBF done?
C8 PBF was recorded at 97,962 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 211 miles a year.
Has C8 PBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 PBF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 PBF 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 PBF find?
C8 PBF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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