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Porsche 944

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,990 cc

KAP 419MOT history

KAP 419 is a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 1 Feb 1992. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

KAP 419 red Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
189,721 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAP 419
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAP 419 was last recorded at 189,721 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2006: 174,889 miles, lower than 176,789 miles on 27 Oct 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,537 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,721 miles
  • 2023 – 189,537 miles
  • 2022 – 189,531 miles
  • 2021 – 189,391 miles
  • 2020 – 189,322 miles
  • 2019 – 189,239 miles
  • 2018 – 188,712 miles
  • 2017 – 188,677 miles
  • 2016 – 188,198 miles
  • 2015 – 187,691 miles
  • 2014 – 187,188 miles
  • 2013 – 186,082 miles
  • 2012 – 185,027 miles
  • 2011 – 184,168 miles
  • 2010 – 183,481 miles
  • 2009 – 181,624 miles
  • 2008 – 179,489 miles
  • 2007 – 176,983 miles
  • 2006 – 174,889 miles
  • 2005 – 176,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,721 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,721 miles
    Test number
    703836985410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass189,537 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,537 miles
    Test number
    730989130075
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass189,531 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,531 miles
    Test number
    216819153916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,391 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,391 miles
    Test number
    338673129165
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass189,322 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,322 miles
    Test number
    618029232434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass189,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,239 miles
    Test number
    685697153475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail189,239 miles (+527)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,239 miles
    Test number
    467411538616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass188,712 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    188,712 miles
    Test number
    208034103562
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass188,677 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    188,677 miles
    Test number
    524362171245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  10. Pass188,198 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,198 miles
    Test number
    496865208035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,691 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,691 miles
    Test number
    578711075061
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass187,188 miles (+1,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    187,188 miles
    Test number
    727057474065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass186,082 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    186,082 miles
    Test number
    396767773043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass185,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    185,027 miles
    Test number
    728591992082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail185,022 miles (+854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,022 miles
    Test number
    289011292062
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  16. Pass184,168 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    184,168 miles
    Test number
    796929791010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail184,076 miles (+595)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,076 miles
    Test number
    925572391027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass183,481 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    183,481 miles
    Test number
    391540800183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass181,624 miles (+2,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    181,624 miles
    Test number
    664778869092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass179,489 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    179,489 miles
    Test number
    170328988008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail179,486 miles (+2,503)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,486 miles
    Test number
    650669278041
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass176,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    176,983 miles
    Test number
    173173637437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail176,983 miles (+2,094)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,983 miles
    Test number
    542099727094
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Pass174,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    174,889 miles
    Test number
    660953616028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail174,889 miles (-1,900)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,889 miles
    Test number
    410463416023
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail176,789 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,789 miles
    Test number
    152340205365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about KAP 419

What vehicle is registration KAP 419 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAP 419 on a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 1 Feb 1992. 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 KAP 419 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KAP 419 expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KAP 419?
The MOT on KAP 419 expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KAP 419 done?
KAP 419 was recorded at 189,721 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 665 miles a year.
Has KAP 419 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAP 419 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2019.
Has the mileage on KAP 419 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KAP 419 find?
KAP 419 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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