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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 3,164 cc

YSC 438MOT history

YSC 438 is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 17 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

YSC 438 red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
61,921 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSC 438
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
17 May 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSC 438 was last recorded at 61,921 miles on 19 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,900 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,921 miles
  • 2024 – 60,179 miles
  • 2023 – 59,518 miles
  • 2022 – 58,751 miles
  • 2021 – 58,321 miles
  • 2020 – 57,847 miles
  • 2019 – 57,389 miles
  • 2018 – 56,527 miles
  • 2016 – 54,565 miles
  • 2015 – 52,328 miles
  • 2014 – 50,077 miles
  • 2013 – 46,597 miles
  • 2012 – 44,043 miles
  • 2011 – 41,341 miles
  • 2009 – 38,432 miles
  • 2008 – 36,719 miles
  • 2007 – 32,720 miles
  • 2006 – 24,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,921 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    258084638516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail61,900 miles (+1,721)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    478418114761
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass60,179 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    525712234551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    336920439720
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail59,518 miles (+767)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    442843502800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,751 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    363630106699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,321 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    306015650268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,847 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    307065721399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,389 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    816933317762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,527 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,527 miles
    Test number
    258662248036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,565 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    693749869685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,328 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    606330265102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,077 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    588043184120
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to components under vechile

  14. Pass50,077 miles (+3,480)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    739963284168
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to components under vechile

  15. Pass46,597 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    568033883161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,043 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    499817632126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  17. Fail44,043 miles (+2,702)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    409861532118
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass41,341 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,341 miles
    Test number
    655167331157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,432 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    430203319489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,719 miles (+3,999)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    542128478120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust stay broken @ n/s/r
    • NoteNearside rear outer c.v. boot split !

  21. Pass32,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    943761277176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,720 miles (+8,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    984211577141
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass24,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,253 miles
    Test number
    411443396193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YSC 438

What vehicle is registration YSC 438 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSC 438 on a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 17 May 1989. 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 YSC 438 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YSC 438 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on YSC 438?
The MOT on YSC 438 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YSC 438 done?
YSC 438 was recorded at 61,921 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has YSC 438 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSC 438 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on YSC 438 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 YSC 438 find?
YSC 438 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside arch.

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