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Porsche 944

Silver · Petrol · 1988 · 2,479 cc

SDE 406MOT history

SDE 406 is a silver petrol Porsche 944 first used on 12 Sept 1988. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

SDE 406 silver Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
205,533 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDE 406
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
12 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDE 406 was last recorded at 205,533 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,148 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,533 miles
  • 2024 – 205,148 miles
  • 2023 – 204,784 miles
  • 2022 – 204,480 miles
  • 2021 – 204,150 miles
  • 2020 – 203,871 miles
  • 2019 – 203,270 miles
  • 2018 – 202,818 miles
  • 2017 – 202,341 miles
  • 2016 – 201,791 miles
  • 2015 – 201,092 miles
  • 2014 – 199,822 miles
  • 2013 – 199,056 miles
  • 2012 – 198,291 miles
  • 2011 – 197,211 miles
  • 2010 – 196,385 miles
  • 2009 – 195,002 miles
  • 2008 – 193,236 miles
  • 2007 – 191,979 miles
  • 2006 – 189,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just passed (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,533 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,533 miles
    Test number
    424553464610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  2. Pass205,148 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    205,148 miles
    Test number
    205192111165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,784 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    204,784 miles
    Test number
    853553666049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,480 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,480 miles
    Test number
    492544788689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,150 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    204,150 miles
    Test number
    432098922892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass203,871 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,871 miles
    Test number
    981721890933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,843 miles (+573)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,843 miles
    Test number
    931515475017
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass203,270 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,270 miles
    Test number
    698813891829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,818 miles
    Test number
    368371387530
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail202,818 miles (+477)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,818 miles
    Test number
    284368877447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass202,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    202,341 miles
    Test number
    902296935906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  12. Fail202,341 miles (+550)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,341 miles
    Test number
    628969986993
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  13. Pass201,791 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    201,791 miles
    Test number
    976400296177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just passed (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail201,790 miles (+35)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,790 miles
    Test number
    503395468423
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low tried to adjust but seems broken (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just passed (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrsion

  15. Fail201,755 miles (+663)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,755 miles
    Test number
    164429517001
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass201,092 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    201,092 miles
    Test number
    297735775417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass199,822 miles (+766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    199,822 miles
    Test number
    285769764453
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

  18. Pass199,056 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    199,056 miles
    Test number
    818579163178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass198,291 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    198,291 miles
    Test number
    807690072173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass197,211 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    197,211 miles
    Test number
    655034771103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass196,385 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    196,385 miles
    Test number
    401271280171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail196,375 miles (+1,373)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,375 miles
    Test number
    592534770167
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass195,002 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    195,002 miles
    Test number
    940566579122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass193,236 miles (+1,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    193,236 miles
    Test number
    880365458128
    • NoteNearside outer sill panel and flooring corroded

  25. Pass191,979 miles (+2,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    191,979 miles
    Test number
    593882877111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass189,774 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    189,774 miles
    Test number
    964051986198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail189,766 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,766 miles
    Test number
    740451276158
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about SDE 406

What vehicle is registration SDE 406 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDE 406 on a silver petrol Porsche 944 first used on 12 Sept 1988. 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 SDE 406 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDE 406 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on SDE 406?
The MOT on SDE 406 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDE 406 done?
SDE 406 was recorded at 205,533 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 813 miles a year.
Has SDE 406 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDE 406 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on SDE 406 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SDE 406 find?
SDE 406 passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front fog light not working.

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