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Porsche 944

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,479 cc

LFN 523MOT history

LFN 523 is a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LFN 523 red Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
43,947 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFN 523
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
31 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFN 523 was last recorded at 43,947 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,895 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
1,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,947 miles
  • 2023 – 43,486 miles
  • 2022 – 42,949 miles
  • 2021 – 42,282 miles
  • 2020 – 41,510 miles
  • 2019 – 40,907 miles
  • 2018 – 40,221 miles
  • 2017 – 39,358 miles
  • 2016 – 38,585 miles
  • 2015 – 37,330 miles
  • 2014 – 36,123 miles
  • 2013 – 34,951 miles
  • 2012 – 33,796 miles
  • 2011 – 32,831 miles
  • 2010 – 31,372 miles
  • 2009 – 29,944 miles
  • 2008 – 28,202 miles
  • 2007 – 26,249 miles
  • 2006 – 21,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,947 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded by nearside rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,947 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    468585200527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail43,895 miles (+409)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    824544300675
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,486 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    643751001298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,949 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    162394702185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded by nearside rear suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail42,910 miles (+628)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,910 miles
    Test number
    323708145649
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded by nearside rear suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,282 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,282 miles
    Test number
    216507543452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,510 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,510 miles
    Test number
    268460388951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,907 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    199022388765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,221 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,221 miles
    Test number
    849624112607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,358 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    890343149946
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass38,585 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    656030607539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    794888480004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Fail37,330 miles (+1,207)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    441436243340
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail36,123 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    649330914362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSLIGHT CRACKING OF BOTH FRONT TYRES RUBBER WITH AGE
    • NoteSlight brake binding on osf caliper

  15. Pass36,123 miles (+1,172)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    725570914378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSLIGHT CRACKING OF BOTH FRONT TYRES RUBBER WITH AGE
    • NoteSlight brake binding on osf caliper

  16. Pass34,951 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    345738713371
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass33,796 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,796 miles
    Test number
    659727222385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass32,831 miles (+1,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    778982431306
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to fuel pipe ferrels near pump

  19. Pass31,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    262762800355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Fail31,372 miles (+1,428)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    910181100393
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Pass29,944 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    872088949319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    320080148396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass28,202 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    330850048373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,249 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    451727337443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass24,076 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,076 miles
    Test number
    364182207049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    780343506000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LFN 523

What vehicle is registration LFN 523 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFN 523 on a red petrol Porsche 944 first used on 31 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LFN 523 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LFN 523 expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LFN 523?
The MOT on LFN 523 expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LFN 523 done?
LFN 523 was recorded at 43,947 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 1,184 miles a year.
Has LFN 523 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFN 523 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LFN 523 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 LFN 523 find?
LFN 523 passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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