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Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 3,600 cc

ESU 320MOT history

ESU 320 is a grey petrol Porsche 911 Carrera 4 first used on 28 Oct 1989. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

ESU 320 grey Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,015 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 320
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911 Carrera 4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
28 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 320 was last recorded at 123,015 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,785 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
1,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,015 miles
  • 2024 – 122,785 miles
  • 2023 – 122,647 miles
  • 2022 – 122,431 miles
  • 2020 – 121,888 miles
  • 2019 – 121,573 miles
  • 2018 – 121,263 miles
  • 2017 – 119,743 miles
  • 2016 – 119,219 miles
  • 2015 – 118,359 miles
  • 2014 – 118,114 miles
  • 2013 – 116,862 miles
  • 2012 – 114,273 miles
  • 2011 – 111,877 miles
  • 2010 – 109,176 miles
  • 2009 – 107,001 miles
  • 2008 – 104,334 miles
  • 2007 – 99,700 miles
  • 2006 – 95,447 miles
  • 2005 – 92,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,015 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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,015 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,015 miles
    Test number
    921693940755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,785 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,785 miles
    Test number
    755745951891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt retracting slowly - recommend further inspection / repair as necessary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt retracting slowly - recommend further inspection / repair as necessary
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  3. Pass122,647 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,647 miles
    Test number
    450211657643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,431 miles (+543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    542646661127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,888 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    520027278137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    877426013428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  7. Fail121,573 miles (+310)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    423603584122
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both N/S & O/S wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  8. Pass121,263 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    716118146500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,252 miles (+1,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,252 miles
    Test number
    839755233757
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass119,743 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,743 miles
    Test number
    942861515384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass119,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    275069764141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  12. Fail119,219 miles (+860)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    804954343727
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  13. Pass118,359 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    472035044717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,114 miles (+1,252)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    937987224272
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link

  15. Pass116,862 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    955092933298
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt mounting and webbing bracket has been modified
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link

  16. Fail116,862 miles (+2,589)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    218392133295
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt mounting and webbing bracket has been modified
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link

  17. Pass114,273 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    788083532295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,877 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,877 miles
    Test number
    809580631242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    101075730293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,176 miles (+2,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    692538910290
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass107,001 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    794160129285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    741090828232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,331 miles (+4,631)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    984010828295
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise brake test could not be carried out due to oil warning light coming on
    • NoteAdvise wing repeators loose
    • NoteBad oil leak from back and front of vehicle

  24. Pass99,700 miles (+4,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    831459527255
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail95,447 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    162533226233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack joint

  26. Pass95,447 miles (+3,099)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    902373426233
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack joint

  27. Pass92,348 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    983023125201
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar link †rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Questions about ESU 320

What vehicle is registration ESU 320 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 320 on a grey petrol Porsche 911 Carrera 4 first used on 28 Oct 1989. 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 ESU 320 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 320 is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on ESU 320?
The MOT on ESU 320 is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 320 done?
ESU 320 was recorded at 123,015 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,514 miles a year.
Has ESU 320 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 320 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on ESU 320 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 ESU 320 find?
ESU 320 passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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