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Porsche 968

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,990 cc

J512 WRFMOT history

J512 WRF is a blue petrol Porsche 968 first used on 2 Jun 1992. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

J512 WRF blue Porsche 968 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 968, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
145,337 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J512 WRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
968
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
2 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J512 WRF was last recorded at 145,337 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,969 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,337 miles
  • 2025 – 144,969 miles
  • 2024 – 141,322 miles
  • 2023 – 140,012 miles
  • 2020 – 139,808 miles
  • 2019 – 137,824 miles
  • 2016 – 137,378 miles
  • 2015 – 136,346 miles
  • 2013 – 134,786 miles
  • 2012 – 133,429 miles
  • 2011 – 132,309 miles
  • 2009 – 127,896 miles
  • 2008 – 124,557 miles
  • 2007 – 119,708 miles
  • 2006 – 113,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,337 miles
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,337 miles (+368)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    320101197165
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,969 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,969 miles
    Test number
    765017026846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,322 miles (+1,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    245170567595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body component slightly loose skirt lower fixing at rear insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt very loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,012 miles
    Test number
    545175922013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,012 miles (+204)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,012 miles
    Test number
    723500360145
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Pass139,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,808 miles
    Test number
    685110201084
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency slightly low

  7. Fail139,808 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,808 miles
    Test number
    653303338750
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency slightly low

  8. Fail139,777 miles (+1,953)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,777 miles
    Test number
    279164285220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to offside rear disc (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective locked (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded, behind cover

  9. Pass137,824 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,824 miles
    Test number
    853790109709
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  10. Pass137,378 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,378 miles
    Test number
    561163891152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,346 miles (+515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    806818260157
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass135,831 miles (+1,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,831 miles
    Test number
    195442105401
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass134,786 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    627013503339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,429 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,429 miles
    Test number
    465410202341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,309 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,309 miles
    Test number
    697090601323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,896 miles (+3,339)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    127,896 miles
    Test number
    251335559486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes very rusty

  17. Pass124,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    993367658156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,557 miles (+4,849)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,557 miles
    Test number
    544427958150
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass119,708 miles (+6,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    171264447109
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    113,597 miles
    Test number
    403387836172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about J512 WRF

Does J512 WRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J512 WRF expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J512 WRF?
The MOT on J512 WRF expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J512 WRF done?
J512 WRF was recorded at 145,337 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
Has J512 WRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J512 WRF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J512 WRF 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 J512 WRF find?
J512 WRF failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, and 4 more.

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