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3 BUG

2008 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,581 mi
Last recorded16,581 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BUG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 16,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,063 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 14,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 14,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,818 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 7,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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3 BUG is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 BUG, 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 3 BUG registered?

3 BUG is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is 3 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 BUG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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