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Porsche 911

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,600 cc

SO 97MOT history

SO 97 is a grey petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 196,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

SO 97 grey Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,808 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SO 97
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SO 97 was last recorded at 196,808 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2016: 126,452 miles, lower than 126,615 miles on 29 Jun 2016.

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
194,877 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
7,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,808 miles
  • 2025 – 194,877 miles
  • 2024 – 192,596 miles
  • 2023 – 188,769 miles
  • 2022 – 183,238 miles
  • 2021 – 172,467 miles
  • 2020 – 163,236 miles
  • 2019 – 157,819 miles
  • 2018 – 146,668 miles
  • 2017 – 137,349 miles
  • 2016 – 126,452 miles
  • 2015 – 117,250 miles
  • 2014 – 104,454 miles
  • 2013 – 97,841 miles
  • 2012 – 85,728 miles
  • 2010 – 74,009 miles
  • 2009 – 68,512 miles
  • 2008 – 62,189 miles
  • 2007 – 49,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,808 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,808 miles (+1,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,808 miles
    Test number
    608570959269
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    194,877 miles
    Test number
    448032698042
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail194,877 miles (+2,281)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,877 miles
    Test number
    720436719058
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,596 miles (+3,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,596 miles
    Test number
    382962541581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass188,769 miles (+5,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,769 miles
    Test number
    147158851468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,238 miles (+10,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    684080054052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,467 miles
    Test number
    927042767118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,467 miles (+9,231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,467 miles
    Test number
    577405872452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass163,236 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,236 miles
    Test number
    740701577846
    • 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))

  10. Pass157,819 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,819 miles
    Test number
    347971317026
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Fail157,815 miles (+11,147)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,815 miles
    Test number
    911657865114
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass146,668 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,668 miles
    Test number
    572364764598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HID cleaning device not working

  13. Fail146,667 miles (+9,318)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,667 miles
    Test number
    815923447780
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HID cleaning device not working

  14. Pass137,349 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,349 miles
    Test number
    194223556548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,347 miles (+10,895)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,347 miles
    Test number
    436580846877
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass126,452 miles (-163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    336196217606
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail126,615 miles (+9,365)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    141887056109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail117,250 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    508658995113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut to cord to excess

  19. Pass117,250 miles (+12,796)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    897448995126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut to cord to excess

  20. Pass104,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    295071414207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,454 miles (+6,613)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    539479704208
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass97,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    127707303217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,841 miles (+4,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    896590903227
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass93,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    318488623003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,608 miles (+7,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    555668823037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass85,728 miles (+11,719)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    729766022034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is slightly perished but still forms an air tight seal
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach cords/plys and not in excess of the requirements

  27. Pass74,009 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    444210650477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,512 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    443914769449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,189 miles (+12,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    363794068325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    734631767312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SO 97

What vehicle is registration SO 97 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SO 97 on a grey petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Jan 2005. 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 SO 97 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SO 97 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SO 97?
The MOT on SO 97 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SO 97 done?
SO 97 was recorded at 196,808 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,900 miles a year.
Has SO 97 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SO 97 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on SO 97 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SO 97 find?
SO 97 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 2 more.

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