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12 RD

2008 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,073 mi
Last recorded34,073 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 RD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,073 miles

oil return pipe ferrules corroding

water leaks front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,001 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,865 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,902 miles

covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2021 30,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 28,157 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 28,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 27,155 miles

covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 26,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall small cut

Rear brake discs lightly scored

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2016 26,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall small cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs lightly scored

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,928 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,261 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,108 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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12 RD is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 38,907 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 RD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 RD registered?

12 RD is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is 12 RD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 RD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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