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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

T285 DHYMOT history

T285 DHY is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,848 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 DHY was last recorded at 85,848 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,582 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,848 miles
  • 2025 – 85,491 miles
  • 2024 – 85,363 miles
  • 2023 – 84,825 miles
  • 2022 – 84,297 miles
  • 2021 – 83,646 miles
  • 2020 – 82,916 miles
  • 2019 – 80,664 miles
  • 2018 – 77,960 miles
  • 2017 – 77,852 miles
  • 2016 – 77,292 miles
  • 2015 – 75,885 miles
  • 2014 – 74,402 miles
  • 2013 – 73,022 miles
  • 2012 – 71,906 miles
  • 2011 – 66,651 miles
  • 2010 – 62,548 miles
  • 2008 – 57,539 miles
  • 2006 – 49,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,848 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,848 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    349862818656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,582 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    180545496354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,491 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    159968283254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,363 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    669817064771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,825 miles (+528)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    204448515223
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front link bar dust covers split but not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust manifolds corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass84,297 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    501619120188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,646 miles (+730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,646 miles
    Test number
    992333275533
    • AdvisoryHigh Hand brake effort required to meet limits
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear causing the low brake efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement possible poor corroded rear discs (1.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,916 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    890338067123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,664 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    744343167405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,960 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    824128039575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,911 miles (+59)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    418930352980
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail77,852 miles (+560)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    590493779537
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear main area.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system heavily corroded.

  13. Pass77,292 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    306904928377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,885 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    322271550164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,402 miles (+1,380)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    288781864260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,022 miles (+1,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    869530583261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,906 miles (+5,255)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    727044282299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass66,651 miles (+4,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    228174081212
    • NoteUnderbody covered in plastics preventing a full inspection

  19. Pass62,548 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    462565980294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,420 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    950505630083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,539 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    343921238337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,638 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    280302818053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    501142156351
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T285 DHY

Does T285 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 DHY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 DHY?
The MOT on T285 DHY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 DHY done?
T285 DHY was recorded at 85,848 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has T285 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 DHY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T285 DHY 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 T285 DHY find?
T285 DHY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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