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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

R331 HLGMOT history

R331 HLG is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

R331 HLG blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,701 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 HLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 HLG was last recorded at 137,701 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,225 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
4,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,701 miles
  • 2024 – 133,225 miles
  • 2023 – 131,113 miles
  • 2022 – 123,949 miles
  • 2021 – 112,394 miles
  • 2020 – 106,516 miles
  • 2019 – 104,168 miles
  • 2018 – 102,384 miles
  • 2017 – 97,664 miles
  • 2016 – 92,900 miles
  • 2015 – 90,750 miles
  • 2014 – 87,281 miles
  • 2013 – 82,706 miles
  • 2012 – 78,189 miles
  • 2011 – 73,255 miles
  • 2009 – 67,249 miles
  • 2008 – 58,595 miles
  • 2007 – 51,144 miles
  • 2005 – 49,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside inner sill slightly corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,701 miles (+4,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,701 miles
    Test number
    941599438365
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill slightly corroded

  2. Pass133,225 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,225 miles
    Test number
    492253443815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,113 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,113 miles
    Test number
    776478008432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,949 miles (+11,555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    278707328312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,394 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,394 miles
    Test number
    477514518231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,516 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    250727071544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,168 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    322110218600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,384 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,384 miles
    Test number
    480396084817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,664 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    134150163486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped inside and outside of zone a

  10. Fail97,619 miles (+4,719)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    538244659109
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine has signs of an oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front shocker is weak
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre treads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch blistered
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre treads are low
    • AdvisoryScreen is damaged

  11. Pass92,900 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    578486807724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    637816415054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,750 miles (+3,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    817116915003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass87,281 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    819150514015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,191 miles (+4,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    106444604058
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass82,706 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    717144203067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    137321212097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,189 miles (+4,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    397127202098
    • 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)

  19. Pass73,255 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    859120111020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,197 miles (+5,948)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    148405701026
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass67,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    881558849336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,249 miles (+8,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    322388749345
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass58,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    140615058361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,595 miles (+6,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    224691658339
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass51,884 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,884 miles
    Test number
    492862108082
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass51,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,144 miles
    Test number
    443260317035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,143 miles (+1,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    140810417433
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass49,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    884424465320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,483 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    361692165357
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R331 HLG

Does R331 HLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 HLG expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 HLG?
The MOT on R331 HLG expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 HLG done?
R331 HLG was recorded at 137,701 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
Has R331 HLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 HLG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on R331 HLG 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 R331 HLG find?
R331 HLG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside inner sill slightly corroded.

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