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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,387 cc

T973 BLRMOT history

T973 BLR is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,563 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 BLR was last recorded at 123,563 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,281 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,282 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,563 miles
  • 2025 – 119,281 miles
  • 2024 – 119,173 miles
  • 2022 – 119,166 miles
  • 2020 – 118,697 miles
  • 2019 – 115,221 miles
  • 2018 – 115,048 miles
  • 2017 – 110,890 miles
  • 2016 – 109,003 miles
  • 2015 – 107,669 miles
  • 2014 – 107,101 miles
  • 2012 – 106,230 miles
  • 2011 – 101,314 miles
  • 2010 – 98,530 miles
  • 2008 – 91,144 miles
  • 2007 – 87,166 miles
  • 2006 – 77,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,563 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,563 miles
    Test number
    128428101500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,281 miles (+108)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    940658316211
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,173 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    463514834703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,166 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,166 miles
    Test number
    298119580988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,165 miles (+468)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    732756329770
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass118,697 miles (+1,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,697 miles
    Test number
    764937869447
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    612314856433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,894 miles (+1,673)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    920162406046
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,221 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    190142910380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,048 miles (+4,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    561485486207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass110,890 miles (+1,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    888896708710
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass109,003 miles (+1,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    262840571731
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass107,669 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    719177795007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail107,669 miles (+568)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    727457095004
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass107,101 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    437121094009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail107,083 miles (+853)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    346274564021
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass106,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,230 miles
    Test number
    387938042323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail106,230 miles (+4,916)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,230 miles
    Test number
    465098942333
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass101,314 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    715330351350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,530 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    933396530304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,595 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    660489200063
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass91,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    190458548343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,144 miles (+3,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    933371948386
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass87,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    604197047310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail87,166 miles (+9,725)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    794307847320
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass77,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    370656306345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 BLR

Does T973 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 BLR is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 BLR?
The MOT on T973 BLR is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 BLR done?
T973 BLR was recorded at 123,563 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has T973 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 BLR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T973 BLR 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 T973 BLR find?
T973 BLR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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