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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 3,824 cc

L8 BYEMOT history

L8 BYE is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 20 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

L8 BYE blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
82,856 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,824 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BYE was last recorded at 82,856 miles on 17 May 2024, 4,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,515 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,341 miles
Average per year
3,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,856 miles
  • 2023 – 78,515 miles
  • 2022 – 76,111 miles
  • 2021 – 72,704 miles
  • 2019 – 71,959 miles
  • 2018 – 71,324 miles
  • 2017 – 70,678 miles
  • 2016 – 70,516 miles
  • 2015 – 69,803 miles
  • 2014 – 68,894 miles
  • 2013 – 67,084 miles
  • 2012 – 61,380 miles
  • 2011 – 50,202 miles
  • 2010 – 39,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,856 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,856 miles (+4,341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    226186288016
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    212573679033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,515 miles (+2,404)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    700139806961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,111 miles (+3,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    230086428070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,704 miles (+745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    157100406910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,959 miles (+635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,959 miles
    Test number
    876577876252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,324 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    951855569849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    129704234116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail70,678 miles (+162)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    641990756180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working 380 (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass70,516 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    841609392376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,803 miles (+909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    158827565117
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass68,894 miles (+1,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    576052174195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass67,084 miles (+5,704)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    306306263106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge deep cuts

  14. Pass61,380 miles (+11,178)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    488945172149
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  15. Pass50,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    177954561111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail50,202 miles (+10,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    936902461152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    732345360162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BYE

Does L8 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 BYE expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 BYE?
The MOT on L8 BYE expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 BYE done?
L8 BYE was recorded at 82,856 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 3,080 miles a year.
Has L8 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BYE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 BYE 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 L8 BYE find?
L8 BYE passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both front.

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