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Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 2,993 cc

TAY 97MOT history

TAY 97 is a blue petrol Porsche Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1982. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
36,153 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAY 97
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Coupe
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
31 Dec 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAY 97 was last recorded at 36,153 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,587 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,153 miles
  • 2023 – 35,587 miles
  • 2018 – 35,421 miles
  • 2014 – 35,390 miles
  • 2013 – 35,274 miles
  • 2010 – 35,051 miles
  • 2009 – 34,773 miles
  • 2007 – 34,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,153 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,153 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    769396977924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,587 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    790972690937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,421 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    155920502175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail35,420 miles (+30)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    768143212657
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,390 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    948100304380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Fail35,274 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    428271953135
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass35,274 miles (+223)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    487021353128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass35,051 miles (+278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,051 miles
    Test number
    710203650271
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  9. Pass34,773 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    363592659109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,239 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,239 miles
    Test number
    810254187165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,230 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,230 miles
    Test number
    384683277194
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play n/ front wheel bearing

Questions about TAY 97

What vehicle is registration TAY 97 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAY 97 on a blue petrol Porsche Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAY 97 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAY 97 expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAY 97?
The MOT on TAY 97 expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAY 97 done?
TAY 97 was recorded at 36,153 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 109 miles a year.
Has TAY 97 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAY 97 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on TAY 97 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 TAY 97 find?
TAY 97 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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