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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

S41 ADVMOT history

S41 ADV is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

S41 ADV blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
187,554 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S41 ADV was last recorded at 187,554 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2015: 185,382 miles, lower than 185,553 miles on 21 Mar 2014.

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
187,259 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,554 miles
  • 2023 – 187,259 miles
  • 2022 – 187,254 miles
  • 2020 – 187,188 miles
  • 2019 – 187,120 miles
  • 2018 – 186,857 miles
  • 2017 – 186,672 miles
  • 2016 – 186,451 miles
  • 2015 – 185,382 miles
  • 2014 – 185,553 miles
  • 2012 – 184,247 miles
  • 2011 – 183,656 miles
  • 2010 – 178,408 miles
  • 2009 – 172,453 miles
  • 2008 – 156,817 miles
  • 2007 – 138,707 miles
  • 2006 – 128,191 miles
  • 2005 – 112,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,554 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail187,554 miles (+295)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,554 miles
    Test number
    647287388171
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass187,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,259 miles
    Test number
    138435757564
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Fail187,529 miles (+275)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,529 miles
    Test number
    626439782737
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass187,254 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,254 miles
    Test number
    457640863801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,188 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    187,188 miles
    Test number
    748250891682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,120 miles
    Test number
    578949285898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail187,120 miles (+263)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,120 miles
    Test number
    373177009854
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass186,857 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    186,857 miles
    Test number
    379337288286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,672 miles (+221)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,672 miles
    Test number
    711017615133
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass186,451 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    955209920546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass185,382 miles (-171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    185,382 miles
    Test number
    838588355069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,553 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    185,553 miles
    Test number
    249580684033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass184,247 miles (+591)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    184,247 miles
    Test number
    465305652491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass183,656 miles (+5,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    183,656 miles
    Test number
    417264851417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass178,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    178,408 miles
    Test number
    700102740355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail178,408 miles (+5,955)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,408 miles
    Test number
    623231240302
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass172,453 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    344038339391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail172,453 miles (+15,636)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    932148339372
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass156,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    156,817 miles
    Test number
    524434438399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail156,817 miles (+18,110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,817 miles
    Test number
    701261438354
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass138,707 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    194392447348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,702 miles (+10,511)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,702 miles
    Test number
    391619937303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass128,191 miles (+15,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,191 miles
    Test number
    783098726345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,701 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    112,701 miles
    Test number
    914485025354
    • NoteADVISE OIL LEAK FROM NS OF ENGINE

Questions about S41 ADV

Does S41 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 ADV expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 ADV?
The MOT on S41 ADV expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 ADV done?
S41 ADV was recorded at 187,554 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has S41 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 ADV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S41 ADV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S41 ADV find?
S41 ADV failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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