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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,760 cc

L8 LUEMOT history

L8 LUE is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 7 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

L8 LUE blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,175 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,760 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LUE was last recorded at 135,175 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,175 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,175 miles
  • 2023 – 135,175 miles
  • 2022 – 134,948 miles
  • 2021 – 134,812 miles
  • 2020 – 134,561 miles
  • 2018 – 134,280 miles
  • 2017 – 134,064 miles
  • 2015 – 127,982 miles
  • 2014 – 121,323 miles
  • 2013 – 114,799 miles
  • 2012 – 106,719 miles
  • 2011 – 97,238 miles
  • 2008 – 92,861 miles
  • 2007 – 89,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,175 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 Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,175 miles
    Test number
    495199525634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,175 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,175 miles
    Test number
    597487912864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  3. Pass134,948 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    660623304440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,812 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,812 miles
    Test number
    585974309161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,561 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,561 miles
    Test number
    119130452677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,280 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,280 miles
    Test number
    722494497387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,264 miles (+200)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,264 miles
    Test number
    920388879183
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (c))
    • MinorUpper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass134,064 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    353047744340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass127,982 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,982 miles
    Test number
    146891825174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,323 miles
    Test number
    259049044144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail121,323 miles (+83)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,323 miles
    Test number
    275239644152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail121,240 miles (+6,441)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    688233044161
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,799 miles (+8,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    269673833445
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass106,719 miles (+69)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,719 miles
    Test number
    909851032144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdjustable suspension fitted
    • NoteGearbox mounting casing damaged
    • NotePlastic covers on sills
    • NoteSurface rust on brake discs

  15. Fail106,650 miles (+9,412)13 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    577829412162
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdjustable suspension fitted
    • NoteGearbox mounting casing damaged
    • NotePlastic covers on sills
    • NoteSurface rust on brake discs

  16. Pass97,238 miles (+4,377)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    529157691083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass92,861 miles (+3,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,861 miles
    Test number
    564261808130
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass89,383 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    411512307071
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake hose ferrules. †
    • NoteCorrosion on steering and suspension. †
    • NoteFluid on and around offside rear damper/lower arm. †

Questions about L8 LUE

Does L8 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 LUE expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 LUE?
The MOT on L8 LUE expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 LUE done?
L8 LUE was recorded at 135,175 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
Has L8 LUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LUE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 LUE 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 LUE find?
L8 LUE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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