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Porsche 928 S

White · Petrol · 1982 · 4,688 cc

RLB 789MOT history

RLB 789 is a white petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 31 Dec 1982. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 9,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

RLB 789 white Porsche 928 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 928, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
9,607 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLB 789
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
928 S
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,688 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
31 Dec 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLB 789 was last recorded at 9,607 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2010: 356 miles, lower than 47,808 miles on 23 Apr 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
9,511 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
96 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 9,607 miles
  • 2021 – 9,511 miles
  • 2020 – 9,005 miles
  • 2018 – 8,621 miles
  • 2017 – 8,335 miles
  • 2016 – 7,485 miles
  • 2015 – 5,973 miles
  • 2014 – 4,339 miles
  • 2013 – 2,374 miles
  • 2012 – 1,547 miles
  • 2011 – 739 miles
  • 2010 – 370 miles
  • 2009 – 47,808 miles
  • 2006 – 47,334 miles
  • 2005 – 43,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,607 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Spoiler damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,607 miles (+96)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    9,607 miles
    Test number
    832389839054
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Spoiler damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass9,511 miles (+506)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    9,511 miles
    Test number
    303157175343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamp light output deteriorating
  3. Pass9,005 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,005 miles
    Test number
    907198870278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail9,005 miles (+384)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,005 miles
    Test number
    196035101268
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass8,621 miles (+286)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    8,621 miles
    Test number
    924635749838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass8,335 miles (+850)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    8,335 miles
    Test number
    465149920594
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Pass7,485 miles (+1,512)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,485 miles
    Test number
    820169075381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  8. Pass5,973 miles (+1,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    5,973 miles
    Test number
    203393298823
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir cap weak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front hub
  9. Pass4,339 miles (+14)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    4,339 miles
    Test number
    338545474456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake fluid reservoir cap damaged
  10. Fail4,325 miles (+1,951)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,325 miles
    Test number
    128058464279
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake fluid reservoir cap damaged
  11. Pass2,374 miles (+827)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    2,374 miles
    Test number
    297819943185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass1,547 miles (+808)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    1,547 miles
    Test number
    997359052122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass739 miles (+369)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    739 miles
    Test number
    707269021130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass370 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    370 miles
    Test number
    432622730159
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail356 miles (-47,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    356 miles
    Test number
    280520610457
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass47,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    933663019178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Fail47,808 miles (+474)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    310342819188
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  18. Pass47,334 miles (+3,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    382938506422
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  19. Pass43,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    242104645451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,791 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    864044645171
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about RLB 789

What vehicle is registration RLB 789 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLB 789 on a white petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 31 Dec 1982. 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 RLB 789 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RLB 789 expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RLB 789?
The MOT on RLB 789 expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RLB 789 done?
RLB 789 was recorded at 9,607 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022.
Has RLB 789 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLB 789 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on RLB 789 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RLB 789 find?
RLB 789 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front spoiler damaged; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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