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Porsche 911 Carrera

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,387 cc

V78 GLAMOT history

V78 GLA is a silver petrol Porsche 911 Carrera first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

V78 GLA silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
125,934 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911 Carrera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 GLA was last recorded at 125,934 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,763 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,934 miles
  • 2023 – 124,763 miles
  • 2022 – 123,011 miles
  • 2021 – 121,473 miles
  • 2020 – 121,041 miles
  • 2019 – 120,345 miles
  • 2018 – 119,360 miles
  • 2017 – 119,162 miles
  • 2016 – 118,569 miles
  • 2015 – 117,835 miles
  • 2014 – 117,081 miles
  • 2013 – 115,045 miles
  • 2012 – 111,077 miles
  • 2011 – 109,396 miles
  • 2010 – 109,310 miles
  • 2009 – 101,897 miles
  • 2008 – 92,181 miles
  • 2007 – 82,049 miles
  • 2006 – 64,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,934 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,934 miles (+1,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    364041999423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,763 miles
    Test number
    743031767293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,743 miles (+1,732)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,743 miles
    Test number
    932488798154
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,011 miles (+1,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    410485761327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,473 miles (+432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    747919647338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,041 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    686687055177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,011 miles (+666)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,011 miles
    Test number
    609950196359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,345 miles (+985)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    234147020841
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,360 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,360 miles
    Test number
    237070895919
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail119,360 miles (+198)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,360 miles
    Test number
    575232837895
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass119,162 miles (+593)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    146759211042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside manifold nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside manifold nuts corroded

  12. Pass118,569 miles (+734)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,569 miles
    Test number
    933099529539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded valve to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside manifold nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside manifold nuts corroded

  13. Pass117,835 miles (+754)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,835 miles
    Test number
    159536065460
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNuts manifold to cat corroded

  14. Pass117,081 miles (+2,036)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,081 miles
    Test number
    767500374089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass115,045 miles (+3,968)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    966465263045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass111,077 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    339556182082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,396 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    318290431182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail109,372 miles (+62)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    735383421116
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass109,310 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    753974900189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,897 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    893702419162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,181 miles (+10,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    111899528112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,049 miles (+17,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    501502947128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    354916646109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 GLA

Does V78 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 GLA expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 GLA?
The MOT on V78 GLA expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 GLA done?
V78 GLA was recorded at 125,934 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has V78 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 GLA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V78 GLA 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 V78 GLA find?
V78 GLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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