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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,400 cc

Y278 HPEMOT history

Y278 HPE is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y278 HPE blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,610 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 HPE was last recorded at 76,610 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,111 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,499 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,610 miles
  • 2024 – 73,111 miles
  • 2023 – 71,366 miles
  • 2022 – 70,175 miles
  • 2021 – 68,502 miles
  • 2020 – 67,137 miles
  • 2019 – 65,722 miles
  • 2018 – 63,035 miles
  • 2017 – 61,396 miles
  • 2016 – 59,869 miles
  • 2015 – 55,118 miles
  • 2012 – 52,540 miles
  • 2011 – 39,525 miles
  • 2010 – 31,001 miles
  • 2009 – 28,092 miles
  • 2008 – 26,054 miles
  • 2007 – 24,710 miles
  • 2006 – 22,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,610 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under tray covers are fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,610 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    643991726456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,111 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    158635567246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,109 miles (+1,743)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    144735847270
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,366 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    703820214850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,365 miles (+1,190)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    730545260048
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/ hot gases on tyre (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,175 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    487368386878
    • 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))

  7. Pass68,502 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    533460995549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,137 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    494180105093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,722 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    332390530655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside, tyres are wearing on the centres of the tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  10. Fail65,722 miles (+2,687)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    964318535291
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside, tyres are wearing on the centres of the tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  11. Pass63,035 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    711399087209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail63,035 miles (+1,639)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    750096794289
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass61,396 miles (+1,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    593482621604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fitted

  14. Pass59,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    807765703849
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fitted

  15. Fail59,869 miles (+4,751)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    576950056005
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers are fitted

  16. Pass55,118 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,118 miles
    Test number
    277530615284
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion

  17. Fail55,117 miles (+2,577)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    408107165181
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass52,540 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,540 miles
    Test number
    827624962101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLeft hand silencer splitting along seams
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePower steering pipe metal collars split

  19. Fail52,540 miles (+13,015)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,540 miles
    Test number
    707150962182
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear silencers splitting along seams
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePower steering pipe metal collars split

  20. Pass39,525 miles (+8,524)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    919807061117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear disc corroded inside
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass31,001 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    143650430187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,092 miles
    Test number
    501222239136
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail28,092 miles (+2,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,092 miles
    Test number
    631532839183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass26,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    790937788080
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  25. Fail26,054 miles (+1,344)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    690036388078
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  26. Pass24,710 miles (+1,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    430838577016
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  27. Pass22,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    574171986099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 HPE

Does Y278 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 HPE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HPE?
The MOT on Y278 HPE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 HPE done?
Y278 HPE was recorded at 76,610 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has Y278 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HPE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y278 HPE 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 Y278 HPE find?
Y278 HPE passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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