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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

T78 LBLMOT history

T78 LBL is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
136,673 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 LBL was last recorded at 136,673 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,671 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,673 miles
  • 2022 – 135,652 miles
  • 2021 – 134,421 miles
  • 2019 – 134,316 miles
  • 2018 – 133,645 miles
  • 2017 – 133,491 miles
  • 2016 – 132,649 miles
  • 2015 – 128,550 miles
  • 2014 – 120,857 miles
  • 2013 – 114,503 miles
  • 2012 – 105,679 miles
  • 2011 – 97,071 miles
  • 2010 – 87,161 miles
  • 2009 – 77,889 miles
  • 2008 – 69,077 miles
  • 2007 – 56,657 miles
  • 2006 – 45,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,673 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,673 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    726248598766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,671 miles (+1,019)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    812909789902
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,652 miles
    Test number
    982436780177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail135,650 miles (+1,229)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    622842747853
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass134,421 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,421 miles
    Test number
    897299042817
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,421 miles (+105)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,421 miles
    Test number
    130689326927
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both back boxes (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    503741390044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,316 miles (+671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    708459140976
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass133,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    357628906086
    • Advisory( engine lamp on )
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail133,645 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    161030257254
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory( engine lamp on )
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail133,645 miles (+154)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    634795843001
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass133,491 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,491 miles
    Test number
    840633260891
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass132,649 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    198783926463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,550 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    948855605116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail128,469 miles (+7,612)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    977013105148
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass120,857 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    188003614182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,503 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    705241423147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,679 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,679 miles
    Test number
    237228712471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,071 miles (+9,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    287448911123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass87,161 miles (+9,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    450251010161
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass77,889 miles (+8,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    932414119147
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth at legal limit of 1.6mm.

  22. Pass69,077 miles (+12,420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    251416318180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,657 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    290763877102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    224318256140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T78 LBL

Does T78 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 LBL expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 LBL?
The MOT on T78 LBL expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 LBL done?
T78 LBL was recorded at 136,673 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has T78 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 LBL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 LBL 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 T78 LBL find?
T78 LBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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