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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,387 cc

Y297 RBKMOT history

Y297 RBK is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

Y297 RBK blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
116,792 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 RBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 RBK was last recorded at 116,792 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 2,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2010: 51,725 miles, lower than 68,534 miles on 16 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,092 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,700 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,792 miles
  • 2021 – 114,092 miles
  • 2019 – 106,024 miles
  • 2018 – 102,008 miles
  • 2017 – 97,985 miles
  • 2016 – 94,627 miles
  • 2015 – 92,294 miles
  • 2014 – 85,568 miles
  • 2012 – 75,485 miles
  • 2011 – 53,258 miles
  • 2010 – 51,725 miles
  • 2009 – 68,534 miles
  • 2008 – 41,221 miles
  • 2007 – 33,745 miles
  • 2005 – 27,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,792 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both rear tyres becoming perished on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,792 miles (+2,700)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    317479726952
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    959675984521
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,092 miles (+8,068)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    811840981233
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,024 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,024 miles
    Test number
    398550954808
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

  5. Fail106,023 miles (+4,015)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    279580702134
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

  6. Pass102,008 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    288697311852
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  7. Fail102,006 miles (+4,021)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    310550002822
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  8. Pass97,985 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,985 miles
    Test number
    945145729361
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming perished on outer edge

  9. Fail97,984 miles (+3,357)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    796943375975
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming perished on outer edge

  10. Pass94,627 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    769127092504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    886947023247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail92,294 miles (+6,726)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    460234797958
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calipier (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calipier (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass85,568 miles (+10,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    117874504269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass75,485 miles (+17)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    149826752387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth headlamp self leveling sensor linkages broken, near side front and rear

  15. Fail75,468 miles (+22,210)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    467823452456
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth headlamp self leveling sensor linkages broken, near side front and rear

  16. Pass53,258 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    835315261170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner faces poor condition,visual,

  17. Fail53,258 miles (+1,533)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    885285561112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner faces poor condition,visual,

  18. Pass51,725 miles (-16,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    544349030183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,534 miles (+27,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    981456939118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,221 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,221 miles
    Test number
    934880758118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,484 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    274700288091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,745 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,745 miles
    Test number
    833382577024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,171 miles
    Test number
    672609945271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 RBK

Does Y297 RBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 RBK expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 RBK?
The MOT on Y297 RBK expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 RBK done?
Y297 RBK was recorded at 116,792 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has Y297 RBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 RBK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y297 RBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 RBK find?
Y297 RBK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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