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White · Petrol · 1989 · 3,600 cc

GTS 261MOT history

GTS 261 is a white petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

GTS 261 white Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,865 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GTS 261
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GTS 261 was last recorded at 159,865 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,188 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,865 miles
  • 2025 – 159,188 miles
  • 2024 – 158,475 miles
  • 2023 – 157,675 miles
  • 2022 – 157,060 miles
  • 2021 – 156,004 miles
  • 2020 – 154,725 miles
  • 2018 – 153,407 miles
  • 2017 – 150,944 miles
  • 2016 – 148,681 miles
  • 2015 – 145,758 miles
  • 2014 – 141,745 miles
  • 2013 – 136,115 miles
  • 2012 – 133,798 miles
  • 2011 – 127,089 miles
  • 2010 – 124,083 miles
  • 2009 – 122,049 miles
  • 2008 – 120,946 miles
  • 2007 – 120,339 miles
  • 2006 – 119,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,865 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,865 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,865 miles
    Test number
    707875185655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,188 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,188 miles
    Test number
    954892451018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,475 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,475 miles
    Test number
    621313557751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,675 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,675 miles
    Test number
    721419472441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,060 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    400333433720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,004 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,004 miles
    Test number
    491790447430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,725 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,725 miles
    Test number
    577406645660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,407 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,407 miles
    Test number
    106219472596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,944 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    593231431645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,681 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,681 miles
    Test number
    165663836943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,758 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    755021909604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,745 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,745 miles
    Test number
    437388644267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side head lamp pattern poor
  13. Fail141,727 miles (+5,612)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,727 miles
    Test number
    477202734295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front brake pipe / hose not very secure in fixing
    • NoteOff side head lamp flickers during operation
  14. Pass136,115 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,115 miles
    Test number
    987946323270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass135,776 miles (+1,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    526146043078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass133,798 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,798 miles
    Test number
    658688742073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,089 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    405623211086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail127,087 miles (+3,004)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,087 miles
    Test number
    195812511452
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass124,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    124,083 miles
    Test number
    770616590058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail124,083 miles (+2,034)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,083 miles
    Test number
    141156390462
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass122,049 miles (+1,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    302742979012
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass120,946 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    120,946 miles
    Test number
    330290278091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    120,339 miles
    Test number
    613969607175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail120,336 miles (+826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    851743707141
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  25. Pass119,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    903740916180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about GTS 261

What vehicle is registration GTS 261 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GTS 261 on a white petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 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 GTS 261 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GTS 261 is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GTS 261?
The MOT on GTS 261 is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GTS 261 done?
GTS 261 was recorded at 159,865 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has GTS 261 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GTS 261 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on GTS 261 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 GTS 261 find?
GTS 261 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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