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Porsche Carrera 4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

T809 ALNMOT history

T809 ALN is a blue petrol Porsche Carrera 4 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
156,955 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T809 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Carrera 4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T809 ALN was last recorded at 156,955 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,213 miles · 8 May 2023
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,955 miles
  • 2023 – 156,213 miles
  • 2022 – 154,347 miles
  • 2021 – 152,985 miles
  • 2020 – 151,807 miles
  • 2018 – 150,641 miles
  • 2017 – 148,597 miles
  • 2016 – 146,431 miles
  • 2015 – 143,763 miles
  • 2014 – 141,201 miles
  • 2013 – 137,392 miles
  • 2012 – 132,490 miles
  • 2011 – 128,144 miles
  • 2010 – 123,782 miles
  • 2009 – 123,617 miles
  • 2008 – 120,545 miles
  • 2007 – 116,025 miles
  • 2006 – 109,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,955 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,955 miles (+742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    859141190655
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,213 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    781722466832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,347 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,347 miles
    Test number
    385155590773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,341 miles (+69)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,341 miles
    Test number
    963982052790
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,272 miles (+1,287)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,272 miles
    Test number
    685884185568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle

  6. Pass152,985 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,985 miles
    Test number
    139884316870
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass151,807 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,807 miles
    Test number
    879557988303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,806 miles (+1,165)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,806 miles
    Test number
    653077534233
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,641 miles (+2,044)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,641 miles
    Test number
    261461526551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass148,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,597 miles
    Test number
    472732561546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail148,597 miles (+2,166)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,597 miles
    Test number
    236113391610
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass146,431 miles (+2,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    842033961707
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass143,763 miles (+12)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,763 miles
    Test number
    390866306203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inside

  14. Fail143,751 miles (+2,550)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    335945312733
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inside

  15. Pass141,201 miles (+136)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,201 miles
    Test number
    356041854369
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOs/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion in os/r outer sill
    • NoteSlight play in os/f drop link
    • NoteSlight play in os/f track rod end
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating but clearing screen

  16. Fail141,065 miles (+3,673)1 failure1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,065 miles
    Test number
    875227034316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOs/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion in os/r outer sill
    • NoteSlight play in os/f drop link
    • NoteSlight play in os/f track rod end
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating but clearing screen

  17. Pass137,392 miles (+77)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    347394443364
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail137,315 miles (+4,825)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,315 miles
    Test number
    367278533349
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass132,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    879173952382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,490 miles (+3,200)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    926329642395
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail129,290 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,290 miles
    Test number
    765569502085
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on all brake discs

  22. Pass129,290 miles (+1,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,290 miles
    Test number
    849419002054
    • NoteCorrosion on all brake discs

  23. Pass128,144 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    128,144 miles
    Test number
    169527021452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass123,782 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    111326830478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    590591539338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,615 miles (+3,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,615 miles
    Test number
    242171239397
    • 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)

  27. Pass120,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    651932238346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail120,545 miles (+4,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    873142528372
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass116,025 miles (+6,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    791867847320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass109,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    191981626324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T809 ALN

Does T809 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T809 ALN expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T809 ALN?
The MOT on T809 ALN expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T809 ALN done?
T809 ALN was recorded at 156,955 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has T809 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T809 ALN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T809 ALN 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 T809 ALN find?
T809 ALN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear nearside and offside; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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