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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,600 cc

L45 WAVMOT history

L45 WAV is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 21 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L45 WAV blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,274 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 WAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 WAV was last recorded at 156,274 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,635 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,274 miles
  • 2025 – 155,635 miles
  • 2024 – 153,415 miles
  • 2023 – 151,936 miles
  • 2022 – 150,810 miles
  • 2021 – 150,287 miles
  • 2020 – 149,577 miles
  • 2019 – 148,891 miles
  • 2018 – 147,279 miles
  • 2017 – 146,797 miles
  • 2016 – 144,841 miles
  • 2015 – 144,754 miles
  • 2014 – 144,431 miles
  • 2013 – 144,003 miles
  • 2012 – 26,765 miles
  • 2010 – 143,502 miles
  • 2008 – 143,108 miles
  • 2007 – 142,547 miles
  • 2006 – 139,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,274 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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,274 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,274 miles
    Test number
    134414414716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,635 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    713094914987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,553 miles (+2,138)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,553 miles
    Test number
    659638230617
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,415 miles (+1,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,415 miles
    Test number
    983077721228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,936 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,936 miles
    Test number
    722691847763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,810 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    350763803216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,287 miles (+710)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,287 miles
    Test number
    507558204109
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,577 miles
    Test number
    842377774748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,572 miles (+681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,572 miles
    Test number
    577461768122
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass148,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,891 miles
    Test number
    800508322112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,891 miles (+1,612)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,891 miles
    Test number
    947684391542
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour Left side repeater is white. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,279 miles
    Test number
    655076033704
    • AdvisoryFront brakes inbalanced
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak @ engine
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted

  13. Fail147,277 miles (+480)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,277 miles
    Test number
    984666255416
    • FailureDirection indicators not working All indicators not flashing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard warning lamps not flashing (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes inbalanced
    • AdvisoryLwering springs fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak @ engine
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted

  14. Pass146,797 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    184404409419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,841 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,841 miles
    Test number
    207417179411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,754 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,754 miles
    Test number
    127327515849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,431 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    144,431 miles
    Test number
    687193414254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass144,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    144,003 miles
    Test number
    408098703184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail144,003 miles (+117,238)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,003 miles
    Test number
    948608603121
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail26,765 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    118973182024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass143,907 miles (+405)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    808573082083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass143,502 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,502 miles
    Test number
    972927630142
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass143,108 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    143,108 miles
    Test number
    794979288245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass142,547 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    142,547 miles
    Test number
    172829647264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass139,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    139,183 miles
    Test number
    174342096152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L45 WAV

Does L45 WAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 WAV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 WAV?
The MOT on L45 WAV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 WAV done?
L45 WAV was recorded at 156,274 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 847 miles a year.
Has L45 WAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 WAV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L45 WAV 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 L45 WAV find?
L45 WAV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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