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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

J8 LWHMOT history

J8 LWH is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

J8 LWH silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
67,351 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LWH was last recorded at 67,351 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,231 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
1,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,351 miles
  • 2022 – 67,231 miles
  • 2020 – 67,105 miles
  • 2018 – 66,800 miles
  • 2016 – 66,641 miles
  • 2015 – 66,105 miles
  • 2012 – 65,833 miles
  • 2011 – 65,720 miles
  • 2010 – 63,643 miles
  • 2009 – 57,101 miles
  • 2008 – 50,249 miles
  • 2007 – 47,532 miles
  • 2006 – 42,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,351 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly lowRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link rods slight movementRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Suspension coil springs, antiroll bars and metal brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,351 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    624858455715
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

  2. Pass67,231 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    835159634071
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

  3. Pass67,105 miles (+305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    980059935811
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes, suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread and both rear tyres treads worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

  4. Pass66,800 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    261921660531
    • AdvisoryBoth rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and outer edges worn low
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars and metal brake pipes starting to rust

  5. Pass66,641 miles (+536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,641 miles
    Test number
    297358739566
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blades starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm/ outer edges worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars and metal brake pipes starting to rust

  6. Pass66,105 miles (+272)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    159163045417
    • NoteFront/ rear antiroll bars, front suspension coil springs and front metal brake pipes surface rusting
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and outer edges starting to wear
    • NoteRear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

  7. Pass65,833 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    365166712449
    • NoteBoth rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • NoteFront/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust
    • NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
    • NoteMetal brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding
    • NoteRear reverse lamps not working
    • NoteRear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  8. Fail65,833 miles (+113)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    836515212236
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • NoteFront/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust
    • NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
    • NoteMetal brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding
    • NoteRear reverse lamps not working
    • NoteRear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  9. Pass65,720 miles (+2,077)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    867201731199
    • NoteEngine slight noise
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
    • NoteMetal brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding
    • NoteRear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteRear reverse lamps not working
    • NoteRear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  10. Pass63,643 miles (+6,542)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    784352530148
    • NoteFront brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
    • NoteFront suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteRear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteRear suspension arm bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteRear suspension top ball joints slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  11. Fail57,101 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,101 miles
    Test number
    684143819204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePresented with both rear seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

  12. Pass57,101 miles (+6,852)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,101 miles
    Test number
    953253019238
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePresented with both rear seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

  13. Pass50,249 miles (+2,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    532604618225
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass47,532 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    842146207239
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  15. Fail47,530 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    303505107215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass42,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    701180016233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LWH

Does J8 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LWH expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LWH?
The MOT on J8 LWH expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LWH done?
J8 LWH was recorded at 67,351 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 1,410 miles a year.
Has J8 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LWH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on J8 LWH 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 LWH find?
J8 LWH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: handbrake performance slightly low; metal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rust; rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement.

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