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Porsche 944

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,969 cc

DSV 148MOT history

DSV 148 is a black petrol Porsche 944 first used on 1 Jul 1992. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

DSV 148 black Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
120,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSV 148
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Jul 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSV 148 was last recorded at 120,874 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,698 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
1,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,874 miles
  • 2024 – 120,698 miles
  • 2023 – 119,817 miles
  • 2022 – 116,347 miles
  • 2021 – 115,754 miles
  • 2020 – 114,621 miles
  • 2019 – 113,274 miles
  • 2018 – 111,979 miles
  • 2017 – 110,350 miles
  • 2016 – 109,509 miles
  • 2015 – 107,776 miles
  • 2014 – 105,937 miles
  • 2013 – 103,958 miles
  • 2012 – 103,952 miles
  • 2011 – 103,554 miles
  • 2009 – 103,300 miles
  • 2008 – 102,542 miles
  • 2007 – 97,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,874 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parkbrake warning light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,874 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    317996387375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,698 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    853210757640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,817 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    681680153879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,347 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,347 miles
    Test number
    458588023399
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play
    • AdvisoryParkbrake warning light not working
  5. Fail116,344 miles (+590)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    633464095945
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play
    • AdvisoryParkbrake warning light not working
  6. Pass115,754 miles (+1,133)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    120057877540
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings heavily corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryParkbrake warning light not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential
  7. Pass114,621 miles (+1,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    786602964594
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings heavily corroded but not structural components
    • AdvisoryParkbrake warning light inoperative
  8. Pass113,274 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    113,274 miles
    Test number
    651762305104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on warning lamp inop
    • AdvisorySlight play bottom steering uj
  9. Fail113,265 miles (+1,286)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    967458643602
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure appears to have come off adjuster/loose? (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on warning lamp inop
    • AdvisorySlight play bottom steering uj
  10. Pass111,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    188162449009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning lamp not working
    • AdvisorySteering knuckle/universal joint slight play
  11. Fail111,979 miles (+1,629)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    825110697900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn 205x55xzr16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning lamp not working
    • AdvisorySteering knuckle/universal joint slight play
  12. Pass110,350 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    796026035031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 1mm left max ,205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj has slight play at rack (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever not illuminating
  13. Fail110,348 miles (+839)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,348 miles
    Test number
    506368203067
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 1mm left max ,205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj has slight play at rack (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever not illuminating
  14. Pass109,509 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    309938135322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill/wheel arch corroded - not in perscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill/wheel arch corroded - not in perscribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light not working
  15. Fail109,509 miles (+1,733)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    570955398290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/ 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill/wheel arch corroded - not in perscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill/wheel arch corroded - not in perscribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light not working
  16. Pass107,776 miles (+1,839)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    639768865169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle over heating when left runing
  17. Pass105,937 miles (+1,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,937 miles
    Test number
    699074664117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  18. Pass103,958 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    827254163123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,952 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    889523652170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,951 miles (+397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    956781552149
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass103,554 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    637966331190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail103,547 miles (+247)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,547 miles
    Test number
    207029221447
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass103,300 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    984754579185
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass102,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    642362408294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,542 miles (+4,671)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    642423498158
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass97,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    290899477164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSV 148

What vehicle is registration DSV 148 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSV 148 on a black petrol Porsche 944 first used on 1 Jul 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DSV 148 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DSV 148 expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DSV 148?
The MOT on DSV 148 expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DSV 148 done?
DSV 148 was recorded at 120,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 1,300 miles a year.
Has DSV 148 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSV 148 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on DSV 148 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 DSV 148 find?
DSV 148 passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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