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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,600 cc

J8 FRXMOT history

J8 FRX is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 11 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

J8 FRX blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
79,689 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FRX was last recorded at 79,689 miles on 20 May 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,634 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
1,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,689 miles
  • 2025 – 79,634 miles
  • 2024 – 79,622 miles
  • 2023 – 79,572 miles
  • 2022 – 79,361 miles
  • 2021 – 79,281 miles
  • 2019 – 79,268 miles
  • 2018 – 79,010 miles
  • 2017 – 78,794 miles
  • 2016 – 78,631 miles
  • 2015 – 77,349 miles
  • 2014 – 75,859 miles
  • 2013 – 73,336 miles
  • 2012 – 72,665 miles
  • 2011 – 72,213 miles
  • 2010 – 71,780 miles
  • 2009 – 68,632 miles
  • 2008 – 67,418 miles
  • 2007 – 64,808 miles
  • 2006 – 61,686 miles
  • 2005 – 57,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,689 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,689 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    370485862601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,634 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,634 miles
    Test number
    261408078196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,630 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    356455745178
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass79,622 miles (+50)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    923283060911
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,572 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    541458101331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,361 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    235071251363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,281 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    683538198476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,268 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    584745578942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,010 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    241296559191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,794 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    584980904865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    941658765515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,631 miles (+1,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    144654733193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass77,349 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,349 miles
    Test number
    978288435204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,859 miles (+2,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    179247514277
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates badly corroded

  15. Pass73,336 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    356084703468
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded
    • NoteOff side head light lens chipped

  16. Fail73,336 miles (+671)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    659184403222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded
    • NoteOff side head light lens chipped

  17. Pass72,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    565068492195
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded

  18. Fail72,665 miles (+452)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    938058692169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded

  19. Fail72,213 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    605699901274
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded

  20. Pass72,213 miles (+433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    837609301254
    • NoteFront brake back plates badly corroded

  21. Pass71,780 miles (+3,148)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    863486080151
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc back plates badly corroded
    • NoteSlight surface corrossion near side rear brake disc

  22. Pass68,632 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    272897799109
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc back plates badly corroded

  23. Fail68,632 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    603657599123
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc back plates badly corroded

  24. Pass67,418 miles (+2,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    463220658389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass64,808 miles (+3,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    902982257301
    • NoteLIGHT MISC CORROSION STARTING INC BRAKE COMPONENTS O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION STEERING RACK PLAY HEADLIGHT AIM-O/S HIGH/RIGHT LIMIT-N/S LOW LIMIT

  26. Pass61,686 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    730534356312
    • NoteOBSTRUCTION FELT WHEN DRIVING? OIL LEVEL MIN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION MINOR GENERAL CORROSION BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LIMITS

  27. Fail61,671 miles (+4,155)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    683432046394
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight verticle play detected at n/s front wheel unable to locate

  28. Pass57,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    614063645342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FRX

Does J8 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FRX is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FRX?
The MOT on J8 FRX is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FRX done?
J8 FRX was recorded at 79,689 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
Has J8 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FRX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 FRX 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 J8 FRX find?
J8 FRX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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