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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,596 cc

S4 HOWMOT history

S4 HOW is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S4 HOW silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
19,996 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 HOW was last recorded at 19,996 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2024: 19,738 miles, lower than 19,992 miles on 29 Sept 2023.

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
19,993 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,996 miles
  • 2025 – 19,921 miles
  • 2024 – 19,738 miles
  • 2023 – 19,992 miles
  • 2022 – 18,944 miles
  • 2021 – 18,489 miles
  • 2020 – 18,298 miles
  • 2019 – 18,212 miles
  • 2018 – 17,937 miles
  • 2017 – 17,877 miles
  • 2015 – 17,529 miles
  • 2014 – 17,368 miles
  • 2013 – 17,124 miles
  • 2012 – 16,488 miles
  • 2011 – 15,058 miles
  • 2010 – 12,806 miles
  • 2009 – 10,498 miles
  • 2008 – 8,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,996 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,996 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    786515085461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail19,993 miles (+2)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    796969447016
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail19,991 miles (+70)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    884679877004
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass19,921 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    19,921 miles
    Test number
    453416276082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass19,738 miles (-254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    19,738 miles
    Test number
    672465759825
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all. inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass19,992 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    261575674636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,442 miles (+498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    341881758182
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass18,944 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    802404529648
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass18,489 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    411514013693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,298 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    750676152920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,212 miles (+275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,212 miles
    Test number
    486456347645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass17,937 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,937 miles
    Test number
    392899420149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass17,877 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,877 miles
    Test number
    410994303016
    • 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)
  14. Pass17,529 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,529 miles
    Test number
    509224208525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,368 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    807533474223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,124 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    429286353213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,488 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    456566472274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,058 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,058 miles
    Test number
    767264161242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,806 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    703551600348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,498 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,498 miles
    Test number
    311785879203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,863 miles
    Test number
    312502968442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 HOW

Does S4 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 HOW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 HOW?
The MOT on S4 HOW is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 HOW done?
S4 HOW was recorded at 19,996 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 616 miles a year.
Has S4 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 HOW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 HOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 HOW find?
S4 HOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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