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Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 2,981 cc

JAO 397MOT history

JAO 397 is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 38,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

JAO 397 blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,267 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAO 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,981 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
3 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAO 397 was last recorded at 38,267 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,032 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,267 miles
  • 2025 – 34,032 miles
  • 2024 – 29,485 miles
  • 2023 – 25,657 miles
  • 2022 – 21,801 miles
  • 2021 – 17,575 miles
  • 2020 – 13,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,267 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,267 miles (+4,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    100912516074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass34,032 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    145186530371
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail33,988 miles (+4,503)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    547660703534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/35r19 goodyear eagle f1 no fitment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass29,485 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    662516309877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail29,477 miles (+3,820)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    139862992599
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40r19 goodyear f1 no fitment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass25,657 miles (+3,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    25,657 miles
    Test number
    183084815547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass21,801 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    178198674627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,575 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,575 miles
    Test number
    158643341267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail17,575 miles (+3,845)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,575 miles
    Test number
    452873588019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass13,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    13,730 miles
    Test number
    242025999073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JAO 397

What vehicle is registration JAO 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAO 397 on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Mar 2017. 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 JAO 397 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JAO 397 is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JAO 397?
The MOT on JAO 397 is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JAO 397 done?
JAO 397 was recorded at 38,267 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has JAO 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAO 397 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on JAO 397 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 JAO 397 find?
JAO 397 passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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