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Porsche 944

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,969 cc

C8 STHMOT history

C8 STH is a black petrol Porsche 944 first used on 5 Oct 1989. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

C8 STH black Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
102,998 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 STH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
5 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 STH was last recorded at 102,998 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2016: 102,637 miles, lower than 104,111 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,637 miles · 10 Oct 2016
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
1,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,998 miles
  • 2016 – 102,637 miles
  • 2015 – 104,111 miles
  • 2014 – 88,605 miles
  • 2013 – 82,442 miles
  • 2012 – 82,068 miles
  • 2011 – 82,014 miles
  • 2010 – 81,517 miles
  • 2008 – 79,796 miles
  • 2006 – 76,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,998 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner discs slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront both front tyres perished
  • AdvisoryFront slight play in both front shock absorbers
  • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory**** (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,998 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    833394423823
    • AdvisoryFront Inner discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  2. Pass102,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    557171277028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  3. Fail102,637 miles (-1,474)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    294469646350
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  4. Pass104,111 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    746904959306
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory** (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory**** (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(S)

  5. Fail104,110 miles (+4,465)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    539319832942
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory** (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory**** (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(S)

  6. Pass99,645 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,645 miles
    Test number
    289393575067
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail99,645 miles (+11,040)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,645 miles
    Test number
    708422475007
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass88,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    145313274453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,605 miles (+6,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    465503474002
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass82,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    125346413124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,442 miles (+374)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    235125113423
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass82,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,068 miles
    Test number
    365459772176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,068 miles (+54)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,068 miles
    Test number
    718228872120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine overheating
    • NoteAdvise uneven wear front tyres
    • NoteAdvise wiper blade split

  14. Pass82,014 miles (+497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    726662581155
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWasher jet

  15. Pass81,517 miles (+1,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    703543210180
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not reaching cords

  16. Pass79,796 miles (+3,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    781797888267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass76,734 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    461996766093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,703 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    572681256084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C8 STH

Does C8 STH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 STH expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 STH?
The MOT on C8 STH expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 STH done?
C8 STH was recorded at 102,998 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 1,521 miles a year.
Has C8 STH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 STH has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on C8 STH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 STH find?
C8 STH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: front inner discs slightly corroded; front both front tyres perished; front slight play in both front shock absorbers, and 2 more.

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