2013 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · 1963 JA
2013 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 31,771 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1963 JA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 31,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1963 JA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Porsche 911 (1963 JA) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
1963 JA Mileage History
- 11/10/202326,972 mi
- 17/10/202326,977 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/202429,546 mi+2,569 mi
- 15/10/202429,546 mi
- 30/09/202531,771 mi+2,225 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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