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Porsche 911 Carrera

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,400 cc

L16 MVCMOT history

L16 MVC is a black petrol Porsche 911 Carrera first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L16 MVC black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,045 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911 Carrera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MVC was last recorded at 83,045 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,870 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
1,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,045 miles
  • 2021 – 82,870 miles
  • 2020 – 79,724 miles
  • 2019 – 72,661 miles
  • 2017 – 71,387 miles
  • 2016 – 69,007 miles
  • 2015 – 68,453 miles
  • 2014 – 67,573 miles
  • 2013 – 65,198 miles
  • 2012 – 63,481 miles
  • 2011 – 60,493 miles
  • 2010 – 57,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,045 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,045 miles (+175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    221667458951
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass82,870 miles (+3,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    360002182820
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,724 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    594893487416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,661 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    829917647737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront discs
  5. Pass71,387 miles (+2,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    540011425211
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  6. Pass69,007 miles (+554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    829391371557
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass68,453 miles (+880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    945088715216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass67,573 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    748166844196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass65,198 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    838158443129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,481 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    279417792097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,493 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    175937581099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    373301960040
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 MVC

Does L16 MVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MVC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 MVC?
The MOT on L16 MVC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MVC done?
L16 MVC was recorded at 83,045 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,591 miles a year.
Has L16 MVC ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 MVC has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 MVC 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 L16 MVC find?
L16 MVC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; exhaust noisy.

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