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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

L40 RUFMOT history

L40 RUF is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 55,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

L40 RUF blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
55,442 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RUF was last recorded at 55,442 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,364 miles · 17 Aug 2016
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
1,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,442 miles
  • 2016 – 55,364 miles
  • 2015 – 55,191 miles
  • 2014 – 54,724 miles
  • 2013 – 49,148 miles
  • 2012 – 46,804 miles
  • 2011 – 42,041 miles
  • 2010 – 36,734 miles
  • 2009 – 30,331 miles
  • 2008 – 30,165 miles
  • 2007 – 29,795 miles
  • 2006 – 24,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,442 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,442 miles (+78)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    140077401589
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,364 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    413869323580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  3. Pass55,191 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    232610409399
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe ferrule corroded

  4. Pass54,724 miles (+5,576)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    936138424288
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass49,148 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    389023413298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,804 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    497120332214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,041 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    589760331268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,038 miles (+5,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    687569221271
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass36,734 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    124838810245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,331 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    113372029293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • 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)

  11. Pass30,331 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    573442929245
    • 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)

  12. Fail30,165 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    554676348017
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass30,165 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    712716548065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,795 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    111302067177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,790 miles (+5,133)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    864349857118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note(offside + nearside) front tyres has wear of inner thread

  16. Pass24,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,657 miles
    Test number
    440160766121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 RUF

Does L40 RUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 RUF expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 RUF?
The MOT on L40 RUF expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 RUF done?
L40 RUF was recorded at 55,442 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 1,824 miles a year.
Has L40 RUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RUF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on L40 RUF 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 L40 RUF find?
L40 RUF passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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