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Porsche 944

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 2,649 cc

REA 400MOT history

REA 400 is a grey petrol Porsche 944 first used on 18 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

REA 400 grey Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,007 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REA 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,649 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
18 May 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

REA 400 was last recorded at 138,007 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,450 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,007 miles
  • 2024 – 137,450 miles
  • 2023 – 137,450 miles
  • 2022 – 137,450 miles
  • 2021 – 137,450 miles
  • 2020 – 136,400 miles
  • 2019 – 133,845 miles
  • 2018 – 131,855 miles
  • 2017 – 129,586 miles
  • 2016 – 127,317 miles
  • 2015 – 124,907 miles
  • 2014 – 122,561 miles
  • 2013 – 120,050 miles
  • 2012 – 117,581 miles
  • 2011 – 114,429 miles
  • 2010 – 110,975 miles
  • 2009 – 107,470 miles
  • 2008 – 103,969 miles
  • 2007 – 101,266 miles
  • 2006 – 97,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,007 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,007 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    299225970058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    689825707523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    200826071901
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes - slight corrosion near tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    677601025804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,450 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    989173495069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,400 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    477995231465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,146 miles (+2,301)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    986870986942
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,845 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,845 miles
    Test number
    679210868571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,855 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,855 miles
    Test number
    663966839503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,586 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    289443817246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,520 miles (+2,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,520 miles
    Test number
    474462467338
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass127,317 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    556442672405
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated under bonnet upper and lower (2.1.5)

  13. Pass124,907 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    297709015428
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass122,561 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,561 miles
    Test number
    517793134101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,554 miles (+2,504)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    189086024181
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass120,050 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    756865703140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass117,581 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    446551422171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,429 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    515965621147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass110,975 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    424945520122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,470 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,470 miles
    Test number
    903190719166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,969 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    141109828174
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings, oil leak on engine and gearbox, inner sills starting to corrode and o/s/outter sill, o/s/r sill slight corrosion, front brake pads worn low advise change

  22. Fail103,948 miles (+2,682)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    712048928124
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings, oil leak on engine and gearbox, inner sills starting to corrode and o/s/outter sill, o/s/r sill slight corrosion, front brake pads worn low advise change

  23. Pass101,266 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    223107317477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    691498816118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REA 400

What vehicle is registration REA 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REA 400 on a grey petrol Porsche 944 first used on 18 May 1989. 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 REA 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on REA 400 is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on REA 400?
The MOT on REA 400 is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has REA 400 done?
REA 400 was recorded at 138,007 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has REA 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REA 400 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on REA 400 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 REA 400 find?
REA 400 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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