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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,400 cc

Y261 NLOMOT history

Y261 NLO is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y261 NLO silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,024 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 NLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 NLO was last recorded at 83,024 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,961 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,024 miles
  • 2025 – 82,961 miles
  • 2024 – 82,869 miles
  • 2023 – 82,745 miles
  • 2022 – 82,612 miles
  • 2021 – 82,544 miles
  • 2020 – 82,410 miles
  • 2019 – 81,977 miles
  • 2018 – 81,554 miles
  • 2017 – 80,995 miles
  • 2016 – 80,031 miles
  • 2015 – 77,989 miles
  • 2014 – 76,178 miles
  • 2010 – 72,338 miles
  • 2009 – 67,985 miles
  • 2008 – 66,420 miles
  • 2007 – 62,883 miles
  • 2006 – 54,580 miles
  • 2005 – 41,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,024 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust manifolds heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust system leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,024 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,024 miles
    Test number
    130831748351
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust manifolds heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass82,961 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    770176119382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,869 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    270858549936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass82,745 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    944796258031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,612 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,612 miles
    Test number
    194965677079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,544 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    970905884026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass82,410 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    454414265676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,977 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    303698535415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,911 miles (+357)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,911 miles
    Test number
    502458282853
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass81,554 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    994592862338
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail81,538 miles (+543)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    965495518527
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass80,995 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    138756271949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system leaking
  13. Fail80,991 miles (+960)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    587096815324
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system leaking
  14. Pass80,031 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    146777164225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (7.1.2)
  15. Fail79,984 miles (+1,995)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    498497359237
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (7.1.2)
  16. Pass77,989 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,989 miles
    Test number
    105493305213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail77,958 miles (+1,780)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    807959695143
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass76,178 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    176070714221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,177 miles (+3,839)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    286316704214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteExhaust blow from manifold area
  20. Pass72,338 miles (+4,353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    393010170125
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal is split/perished
  21. Pass67,985 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    801946859147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,420 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    634770718393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,883 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    550611437369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    690203866213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Fail54,580 miles (+13,360)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    733123366280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass41,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    641708605203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,218 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    723468405225
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about Y261 NLO

Does Y261 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 NLO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 NLO?
The MOT on Y261 NLO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 NLO done?
Y261 NLO was recorded at 83,024 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has Y261 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 NLO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y261 NLO 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 Y261 NLO find?
Y261 NLO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: both exhaust manifolds heavily corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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