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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,500 cc

SC 8378MOT history

SC 8378 is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

SC 8378 black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,500 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SC 8378
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SC 8378 was last recorded at 75,500 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2013: 65,753 miles, lower than 85,075 miles on 21 Aug 2012.

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
73,199 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,301 miles
Average per year
1,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,500 miles
  • 2025 – 73,199 miles
  • 2024 – 71,864 miles
  • 2023 – 70,960 miles
  • 2022 – 69,981 miles
  • 2021 – 68,128 miles
  • 2020 – 68,092 miles
  • 2019 – 68,030 miles
  • 2018 – 67,505 miles
  • 2017 – 66,498 miles
  • 2016 – 66,379 miles
  • 2015 – 66,321 miles
  • 2014 – 66,194 miles
  • 2013 – 65,753 miles
  • 2012 – 85,075 miles
  • 2011 – 64,394 miles
  • 2010 – 61,724 miles
  • 2009 – 59,583 miles
  • 2008 – 58,291 miles
  • 2007 – 55,866 miles
  • 2006 – 54,416 miles
  • 2005 – 51,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,500 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,500 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    669151123387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,199 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    535049611657
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,198 miles (+1,334)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    335196310236
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,864 miles (+904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,864 miles
    Test number
    853770457231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,960 miles (+979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    661665185491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower steering pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,981 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    324058625852
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,128 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    193383893144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,092 miles
    Test number
    201978277469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,092 miles (+62)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,092 miles
    Test number
    830820878831
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass68,030 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    371524538619
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive STEERING SYSTEM (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,505 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    425357086792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass66,498 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    699551275692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass66,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    956500143432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,379 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    472517958637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,321 miles (+127)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,321 miles
    Test number
    782473398926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre has small cracks on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,194 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    496426184213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail66,194 miles (+441)4 failures1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    556709264291
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass65,753 miles (-19,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    309834033218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    326304132255
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass85,075 miles (+20,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    686034132281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,394 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    877722441280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,724 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,724 miles
    Test number
    454090390196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,583 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    451359789140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,291 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    520932418279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,866 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    594380027211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,416 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    964239346268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    160457455265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SC 8378

What vehicle is registration SC 8378 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SC 8378 on a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 SC 8378 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SC 8378 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SC 8378?
The MOT on SC 8378 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SC 8378 done?
SC 8378 was recorded at 75,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,155 miles a year.
Has SC 8378 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SC 8378 has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on SC 8378 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SC 8378 find?
SC 8378 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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