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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

LSL 996MOT history

LSL 996 is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LSL 996 blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
136,953 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSL 996
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LSL 996 was last recorded at 136,953 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,099 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,953 miles
  • 2024 – 136,099 miles
  • 2022 – 134,136 miles
  • 2021 – 132,538 miles
  • 2019 – 131,574 miles
  • 2018 – 131,234 miles
  • 2017 – 130,934 miles
  • 2016 – 127,770 miles
  • 2015 – 118,392 miles
  • 2013 – 105,873 miles
  • 2012 – 102,950 miles
  • 2011 – 98,114 miles
  • 2010 – 87,175 miles
  • 2009 – 76,473 miles
  • 2007 – 65,710 miles
  • 2006 – 60,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,953 miles
  • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes rusted to hell (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missins (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,953 miles (+854)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,953 miles
    Test number
    434334012509
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes rusted to hell (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missins (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  2. Pass136,099 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,099 miles
    Test number
    209643632162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,915 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    688816496062
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728601632375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    224163668651
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,136 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    382946115858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,136 miles (+1,598)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    168005269278
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,538 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    259554544418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches rubbing rear wheels

  9. Fail132,538 miles (+160)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    870265552754
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches rubbing rear wheels

  10. Fail132,378 miles (+804)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    151236582829
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just back from sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to center complete pipe has corroded in several places over engine (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, 7mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rubbing against arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, 6.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp aim perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rubbing against arch liner
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,574 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,574 miles
    Test number
    983783199090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    874660064942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail131,234 miles (+300)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    162611414183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision anchorage bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass130,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,934 miles
    Test number
    536140918641
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail130,934 miles (+3,164)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,934 miles
    Test number
    221852102764
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass127,770 miles (+9,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,770 miles
    Test number
    367105126629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass118,392 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,392 miles
    Test number
    147809345449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteResidue on PAS pipes/hoses in area of steering rack

  18. Fail118,392 miles (+12,519)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,392 miles
    Test number
    399524045041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteResidue on PAS pipes/hoses in area of steering rack

  19. Pass105,873 miles (+65)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    405725463426
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly smearing
    • NoteOffside front tyre damage outer wall.235/35zr19

  20. Fail105,808 miles (+2,858)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    335510353374
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  21. Pass102,950 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    795191032379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,832 miles (+4,718)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    747705222350
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass98,114 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    455236531497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,679 miles (+10,504)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    807422221385
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass87,175 miles (+5,722)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    673550130329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront n/s brake dice wearing uneven
    • NoteFront suspension springs may be a litte weak

  26. Pass81,453 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    874271260038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,473 miles (+27)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    170483469419
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside headlamp flicker once after switching on

  28. Fail76,446 miles (+10,736)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    651152369042
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside headlamp flicker once after switching on

  29. Pass65,710 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    662958377094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vechicle not allowing a full inspection

  30. Fail65,706 miles (+5,367)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    932638677087
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vechicle not allowing a full inspection

  31. Pass60,339 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    641313976099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail60,234 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    233326166084
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LSL 996

What vehicle is registration LSL 996 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSL 996 on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 2 Oct 1998. 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 LSL 996 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LSL 996 expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LSL 996?
The MOT on LSL 996 expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LSL 996 done?
LSL 996 was recorded at 136,953 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has LSL 996 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSL 996 has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LSL 996 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 LSL 996 find?
LSL 996 failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 6 major defects: nearside brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes rusted to hell; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, and 5 more.

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