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55 OJ

2008 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,021 mi
Last recorded47,021 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 OJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 45,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,840 miles

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

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

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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55 OJ is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 55 OJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 OJ registered?

55 OJ is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is 55 OJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 OJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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