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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

T81 LAUMOT history

T81 LAU is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,272 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 LAU
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 LAU was last recorded at 90,272 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,971 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
1,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,272 miles
  • 2025 – 89,971 miles
  • 2024 – 89,631 miles
  • 2023 – 89,446 miles
  • 2022 – 89,422 miles
  • 2021 – 88,828 miles
  • 2019 – 88,663 miles
  • 2018 – 88,584 miles
  • 2017 – 88,142 miles
  • 2016 – 87,859 miles
  • 2015 – 87,191 miles
  • 2014 – 86,650 miles
  • 2013 – 81,985 miles
  • 2012 – 78,139 miles
  • 2011 – 76,189 miles
  • 2010 – 74,730 miles
  • 2009 – 73,328 miles
  • 2008 – 70,180 miles
  • 2007 – 66,132 miles
  • 2006 – 63,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,272 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,272 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,272 miles
    Test number
    600591359729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,971 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    994047673430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,631 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    957906173180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,446 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    344105959806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,444 miles (+22)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    683808678341
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,422 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    620376739188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    234012731238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,828 miles (+165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    734739220472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,663 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    208748480146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,632 miles (+48)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    716057012931
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,584 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    761214745342
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,142 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    274897539404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,132 miles (+273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    511853705522
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass87,859 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    817194067391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail87,857 miles (+666)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    116695076085
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass87,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    538072625192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail87,191 miles (+541)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    877722625156
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass86,650 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    605197564102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,985 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,985 miles
    Test number
    255860803188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,139 miles (+1,950)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    225902802464
    • DangerousNear side front tyre cut inner wall
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking out

  21. Pass76,189 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    179306591492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  22. Fail76,189 miles (+1,459)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    725796291046
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  23. Pass74,730 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    852396990010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,328 miles (+3,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    461058799092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass70,180 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    222925898094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    341685497052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,132 miles (+3,121)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    274044497010
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass63,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    414734296004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 LAU

Does T81 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 LAU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 LAU?
The MOT on T81 LAU is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 LAU done?
T81 LAU was recorded at 90,272 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,334 miles a year.
Has T81 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 LAU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T81 LAU 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 T81 LAU find?
T81 LAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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