
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass370 miles (+14)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 370 miles
- Test number
- 432622730159
- NoteOil leak
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass43,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2006
- Odometer
- 43,791 miles
- Test number
- 242104645451
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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