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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1981 · 2,993 cc

RFX 407MOT history

RFX 407 is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1981. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

RFX 407 red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
129,504 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFX 407
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
31 Dec 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFX 407 was last recorded at 129,504 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2009: 113,485 miles, lower than 167,723 miles on 1 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,689 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,504 miles
  • 2022 – 127,689 miles
  • 2021 – 127,118 miles
  • 2020 – 125,480 miles
  • 2019 – 124,818 miles
  • 2018 – 121,716 miles
  • 2017 – 120,964 miles
  • 2016 – 119,731 miles
  • 2015 – 119,590 miles
  • 2014 – 119,204 miles
  • 2011 – 117,757 miles
  • 2009 – 113,485 miles
  • 2008 – 163,172 miles
  • 2007 – 163,076 miles
  • 2006 – 156,249 miles
  • 2005 – 145,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,504 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,504 miles (+1,815)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    264156649742
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,689 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,689 miles
    Test number
    486141043971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,687 miles (+569)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,687 miles
    Test number
    105110260930
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,118 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    522193642411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,480 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    590130465964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,818 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,818 miles
    Test number
    399758393033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,716 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,716 miles
    Test number
    165661363803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,964 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    678912040788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,731 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,731 miles
    Test number
    537887722229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,728 miles (+138)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,728 miles
    Test number
    603715160182
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  11. Pass119,590 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,590 miles
    Test number
    699952195094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,204 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,204 miles
    Test number
    898825814124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,757 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,757 miles
    Test number
    267466091135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,485 miles (-54,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    472612599216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,723 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    167,723 miles
    Test number
    564462639005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,720 miles (+4,548)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,720 miles
    Test number
    910701139043
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass163,172 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    163,172 miles
    Test number
    683222938098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail163,076 miles (+6,827)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,076 miles
    Test number
    764010257291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r drive shaft fouled by handbrake cable
    • NoteAdvise oil pipe ferrel has split at tank area

  19. Pass156,249 miles (+10,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    156,249 miles
    Test number
    350277936417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass145,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    145,656 miles
    Test number
    282394335272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail145,656 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,656 miles
    Test number
    124852135234
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RFX 407

What vehicle is registration RFX 407 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFX 407 on a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1981. 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 RFX 407 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RFX 407 expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RFX 407?
The MOT on RFX 407 expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RFX 407 done?
RFX 407 was recorded at 129,504 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023.
Has RFX 407 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFX 407 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on RFX 407 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RFX 407 find?
RFX 407 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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