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38 EA

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,685 mi
Last recorded56,685 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 EA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 52,710 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,783 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,355 miles

coolant leak n/s front hose intersection

Pass 3 May 2016 30,685 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 26 Apr 2016 30,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,109 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges of tread

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perishing on outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights set to upper limit

screen chipped

Pass 1 May 2012 16,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,324 miles

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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38 EA is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 38 EA, 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 38 EA registered?

38 EA is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is 38 EA safe to buy?

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