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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

JCS 437MOT history

JCS 437 is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

JCS 437 silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
235,251 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCS 437
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

JCS 437 was last recorded at 235,251 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,383 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,251 miles
  • 2025 – 234,383 miles
  • 2024 – 232,065 miles
  • 2023 – 231,127 miles
  • 2021 – 230,364 miles
  • 2020 – 228,984 miles
  • 2019 – 222,945 miles
  • 2018 – 214,557 miles
  • 2017 – 207,326 miles
  • 2016 – 201,337 miles
  • 2015 – 197,561 miles
  • 2014 – 190,221 miles
  • 2013 – 182,925 miles
  • 2012 – 175,598 miles
  • 2011 – 169,609 miles
  • 2010 – 161,228 miles
  • 2009 – 148,826 miles
  • 2008 – 133,844 miles
  • 2007 – 119,814 miles
  • 2006 – 104,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail235,251 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/jacking point area near rear suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have deep perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bush de bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail235,251 miles (+868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,251 miles
    Test number
    408490874763
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/jacking point area near rear suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have deep perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass234,383 miles (+2,318)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    234,383 miles
    Test number
    718574880826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sil damaged & corroded jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch slightly corroded & bubbling paint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sil damaged & corroded jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine exhaust manifold flange corroded x2
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass232,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    232,065 miles
    Test number
    238355623654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail232,065 miles (+938)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,065 miles
    Test number
    222349673596
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass231,127 miles (+763)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    231,127 miles
    Test number
    993706708863
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass230,364 miles (+1,380)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,364 miles
    Test number
    964987397752
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    228,984 miles
    Test number
    419577515822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail228,984 miles (+6,039)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,984 miles
    Test number
    523307147332
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass222,945 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    222,945 miles
    Test number
    617639574776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass214,557 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    214,557 miles
    Test number
    373862637508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail214,548 miles (+7,222)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,548 miles
    Test number
    370318686932
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass207,326 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    207,326 miles
    Test number
    665834834036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box starting to split/corrode (7.1.2)

  13. Fail207,321 miles (+5,984)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,321 miles
    Test number
    556306461622
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn low 2mm and nail inside tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal rubber starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box starting to split/corrode (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking inside tread

  14. Pass201,337 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    201,337 miles
    Test number
    880555261387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in centre of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks in centre of tread

  15. Pass197,561 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    197,561 miles
    Test number
    676340083087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass190,221 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    190,221 miles
    Test number
    967471604321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass182,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    182,925 miles
    Test number
    639251213385
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail182,925 miles (+7,327)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,925 miles
    Test number
    669491013360
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass175,598 miles (+5,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    175,598 miles
    Test number
    765648392237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass169,609 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    169,609 miles
    Test number
    295698991211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    161,228 miles
    Test number
    214576380231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail161,228 miles (+12,402)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,228 miles
    Test number
    740516780257
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass148,826 miles (+14,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    148,826 miles
    Test number
    211125989277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,844 miles (+14,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    133,844 miles
    Test number
    531124298247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,814 miles (+15,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    393059187281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass104,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    282549376279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about JCS 437

What vehicle is registration JCS 437 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCS 437 on a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 4 Nov 1998. 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 JCS 437 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JCS 437 expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JCS 437?
The MOT on JCS 437 expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JCS 437 done?
JCS 437 was recorded at 235,251 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has JCS 437 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCS 437 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on JCS 437 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 JCS 437 find?
JCS 437 failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/jacking point area near rear suspension mount area; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have deep perishing.

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