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Porsche 928 S

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 4,700 cc

GEP 79MOT history

GEP 79 is a red petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 4 Aug 1985. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

GEP 79 red Porsche 928 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 928, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,451 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEP 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
928 S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
4 Aug 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEP 79 was last recorded at 146,451 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,451 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,451 miles
  • 2025 – 146,451 miles
  • 2023 – 146,451 miles
  • 2022 – 146,451 miles
  • 2021 – 146,451 miles
  • 2020 – 146,451 miles
  • 2019 – 146,451 miles
  • 2018 – 146,451 miles
  • 2017 – 146,451 miles
  • 2016 – 146,447 miles
  • 2015 – 146,365 miles
  • 2014 – 146,351 miles
  • 2013 – 146,126 miles
  • 2012 – 145,911 miles
  • 2011 – 145,671 miles
  • 2010 – 145,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    758079804925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,451 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    762351962896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass146,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    336339414541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,451 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    589359361887
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front rubber spoiler
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and aging under side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail146,451 miles2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    444583051572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front rubber spoiler
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and aging under side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass146,451 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    684396209386
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass146,451 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    498114560091
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass146,451 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    118799291546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass146,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    120632137430
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass146,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    388384654081
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail146,451 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    915238382511
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass146,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    425438598121
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering system.

  13. Fail146,451 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    920295398115
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering system.

  14. Pass146,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    197610840503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly

  15. Fail146,447 miles (+82)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    881741814327
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly

  16. Pass146,365 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    146,365 miles
    Test number
    281611451184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,351 miles (+37)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    477139124419
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNear side steering rack end worn

  18. Fail146,314 miles (+188)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,314 miles
    Test number
    368245144276
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side rack end worn

  19. Pass146,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,126 miles
    Test number
    748506543204
    • NoteRear Brake back plate covers corroded.

  20. Fail146,126 miles (+215)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,126 miles
    Test number
    927656743278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear Brake back plate covers corroded.

  21. Pass145,911 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    145,911 miles
    Test number
    356701842413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass145,671 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    149876411210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail145,631 miles (+47)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,631 miles
    Test number
    365948781179
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Pass145,584 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    145,584 miles
    Test number
    274310590429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBinding wheel on o/s/r
    • NoteLight switch turn in dash but works at time of test
    • NotePlay slight on n/s/f wheel in rack
    • NoteSlight cracking on all tyres
    • NoteTow bar fitted just off obstruction of number plate

Questions about GEP 79

What vehicle is registration GEP 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEP 79 on a red petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 4 Aug 1985. 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 GEP 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GEP 79 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GEP 79?
The MOT on GEP 79 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GEP 79 done?
GEP 79 was recorded at 146,451 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has GEP 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEP 79 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on GEP 79 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 GEP 79 find?
GEP 79 passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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