Porsche 911
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,400 cc
L8 SPYMOT history
L8 SPY is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 161,949 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 911
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SPY was last recorded at 161,949 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,926 miles · 10 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 4,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,949 miles
- 2025 – 157,269 miles
- 2024 – 152,920 miles
- 2023 – 148,735 miles
- 2022 – 144,731 miles
- 2021 – 140,938 miles
- 2020 – 138,857 miles
- 2019 – 132,539 miles
- 2018 – 127,085 miles
- 2017 – 120,822 miles
- 2016 – 120,383 miles
- 2015 – 117,156 miles
- 2014 – 114,712 miles
- 2013 – 110,055 miles
- 2012 – 100,556 miles
- 2011 – 97,136 miles
- 2010 – 90,168 miles
- 2009 – 83,200 miles
- 2008 – 75,124 miles
- 2007 – 72,592 miles
- 2006 – 65,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,949 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,949 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 161,949 miles
- Test number
- 364131854889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,926 miles (+4,657)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,926 miles
- Test number
- 238198567007
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass157,269 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,269 miles
- Test number
- 536933285303
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail157,264 miles (+4,344)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,264 miles
- Test number
- 282412426890
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,920 miles (+4,185)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,920 miles
- Test number
- 579480412101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear offside front tyre on inner edge
Pass148,735 miles (+4,004)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 148,735 miles
- Test number
- 628459899758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,731 miles (+3,793)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,731 miles
- Test number
- 356705953836
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,938 miles (+2,081)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 140,938 miles
- Test number
- 488348212842
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,857 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 138,857 miles
- Test number
- 877993903751
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,821 miles (+5,282)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 137,821 miles
- Test number
- 471805876118
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass132,539 miles (+5,454)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,539 miles
- Test number
- 351108363383
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCovers & under trays fitted
Pass127,085 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,085 miles
- Test number
- 517474040350
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center worn to excess (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail127,085 miles (+6,263)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,085 miles
- Test number
- 729071108636
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center worn to excess (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass120,822 miles (+439)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,822 miles
- Test number
- 749005948332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,383 miles (+3,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,383 miles
- Test number
- 991912878383
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge and is on 3mm of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1n)
Pass117,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,156 miles
- Test number
- 970571522121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,156 miles (+2,444)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,156 miles
- Test number
- 423300553144
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass114,712 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 114,712 miles
- Test number
- 647478984122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,597 miles (+4,542)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,597 miles
- Test number
- 559135174109
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass110,055 miles (+15)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 110,055 miles
- Test number
- 627328453161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRuns lumpy on idle
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail110,040 miles (+9,484)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,040 miles
- Test number
- 778894643125
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRuns lumpy on idle
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass100,556 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 100,556 miles
- Test number
- 247976242483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,136 miles (+6,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 97,136 miles
- Test number
- 196630831117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,168 miles (+6,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 90,168 miles
- Test number
- 820938620149
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,200 miles (+8,076)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 83,200 miles
- Test number
- 571007549194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,124 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,124 miles
- Test number
- 192632298105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,592 miles (+6,760)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 72,592 miles
- Test number
- 364105557293
- NotePitting on o/s and n/s inner face of front discs
Pass65,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 65,832 miles
- Test number
- 801484586053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 SPY
- Does L8 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SPY is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SPY?
- The MOT on L8 SPY is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SPY done?
- L8 SPY was recorded at 161,949 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
- Has L8 SPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SPY has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 SPY 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 SPY find?
- L8 SPY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
- L8 SPMLand Rover Range Rover
- L8 SPPSkoda Yeti
- L8 SPTVauxhall Combo Life SE Turbo D S/S
- L8 SPVToyota Noah
- L8 SPWBMW X5
- L8 SPXPorsche Boxster
- L8 SRAToyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT
- L8 SRDYamaha GPD125-A Nmax 125 ABS
- L8 SRFVauxhall Vivaro
- L8 SRLNissan Pathfinder
- L8 SROBMW 220D M Sport Mhev Auto
- L8 SRRVolvo XC90 Inscription B5 AWD Auto
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.