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Black · Petrol · 1978 · 2,993 cc

JFW 472MOT history

JFW 472 is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Oct 1978. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

JFW 472 black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,461 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JFW 472
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
3 Oct 1978
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JFW 472 was last recorded at 119,461 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,536 miles · 26 May 2018
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,461 miles
  • 2018 – 118,536 miles
  • 2017 – 118,338 miles
  • 2015 – 118,116 miles
  • 2014 – 118,025 miles
  • 2013 – 117,508 miles
  • 2012 – 117,129 miles
  • 2008 – 116,995 miles
  • 2007 – 116,969 miles
  • 2006 – 116,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,461 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)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Both front shocks slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear anti roll bar mounts slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,461 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    723212872709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,536 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    184801751056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,338 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    343320905966
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar mounts slight corrosion

  4. Fail118,266 miles (+150)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    979553424053
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar mounts slight corrosion

  5. Pass118,116 miles (+91)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,116 miles
    Test number
    776828625180
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s rear fog light intermittant

  6. Pass118,025 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,025 miles
    Test number
    629766524199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked/perished

  7. Fail118,020 miles (+512)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    447002824115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked/perished

  8. Pass117,508 miles (+379)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    955940933142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front chassis corroded by suspension mounting
    • NoteO/s front shock absorber mount bracket rusty
    • NoteO/s rear fog light intermittant

  9. Pass117,129 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    495951932197
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail117,126 miles (+131)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    226543622187
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass116,995 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    332161478267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass116,969 miles (+193)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    241022377211
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corrosion close to fail
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable rubbing on driveshaft
    • NoteSteering & suspension units corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle slight corrosion

  13. Pass116,776 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    116,776 miles
    Test number
    622259356246
    • NoteCorrosion in all brake pipes
    • NoteNearside and offside rear inner wings corroded
    • NoteNearside hand brake cable rubbing on drive shaft
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit of wear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit of wear
    • NoteSteering suspension and brake components corroded

Questions about JFW 472

What vehicle is registration JFW 472 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JFW 472 on a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Oct 1978. 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 JFW 472 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JFW 472 is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on JFW 472?
The MOT on JFW 472 is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JFW 472 done?
JFW 472 was recorded at 119,461 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 136 miles a year.
Has JFW 472 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JFW 472 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on JFW 472 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 JFW 472 find?
JFW 472 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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