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Porsche 911

White · Petrol · 1998 · 3,387 cc

R5 LWNMOT history

R5 LWN is a white petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

R5 LWN white Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,126 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LWN was last recorded at 115,126 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,972 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
3,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,126 miles
  • 2024 – 114,972 miles
  • 2022 – 114,752 miles
  • 2016 – 114,480 miles
  • 2015 – 108,530 miles
  • 2014 – 103,947 miles
  • 2013 – 96,982 miles
  • 2012 – 92,218 miles
  • 2011 – 89,985 miles
  • 2010 – 83,597 miles
  • 2009 – 75,864 miles
  • 2008 – 65,027 miles
  • 2007 – 61,032 miles
  • 2006 – 49,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,126 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,126 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    511560224220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,972 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    900816172073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,752 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    164699542071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,480 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,480 miles
    Test number
    736011690991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    240599042694
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  6. Fail108,530 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    544326231976
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    517168925196
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre stoplight not working
    • NoteN/s/r inner c v boot split

  8. Pass103,947 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    795888714160
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter stoplight not working
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv boot split
    • NoteNoisy exhaust

  9. Fail103,946 miles (+6,964)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,946 miles
    Test number
    216628614451
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter stoplight not working
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv boot split
    • NoteNoisy exhaust

  10. Pass96,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    667995913179
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail96,982 miles (+4,764)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    987475213121
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass92,218 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    637692132191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,985 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    527422631190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  14. Fail89,940 miles (+6,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    788804021147
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass83,597 miles (+7,733)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,597 miles
    Test number
    274931190048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,864 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    150717079043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,027 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    670259108048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,032 miles (+11,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    221150617089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    533087106085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LWN

Does R5 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LWN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LWN?
The MOT on R5 LWN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LWN done?
R5 LWN was recorded at 115,126 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,191 miles a year.
Has R5 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LWN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on R5 LWN 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 R5 LWN find?
R5 LWN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front.

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