
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass19,996 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 19,996 miles
- Test number
- 786515085461
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass19,992 miles (+550)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 19,992 miles
- Test number
- 261575674636
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass18,489 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 18,489 miles
- Test number
- 411514013693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,298 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 18,298 miles
- Test number
- 750676152920
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
Pass17,529 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 17,529 miles
- Test number
- 509224208525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,368 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 17,368 miles
- Test number
- 807533474223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,124 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 17,124 miles
- Test number
- 429286353213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,488 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 16,488 miles
- Test number
- 456566472274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,058 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,058 miles
- Test number
- 767264161242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,806 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,806 miles
- Test number
- 703551600348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,498 miles (+1,635)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,498 miles
- Test number
- 311785879203
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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