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J88 VMO

2007 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Porsche 91140,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 VMO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 129,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 126,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2023 126,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 125,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,407 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2019 115,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,843 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,791 miles

Signs of wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Signs of wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,096 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 Oct 2012 56,531 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 37,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 33,611 miles

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

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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J88 VMO is a 2007 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 40,837 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 J88 VMO, 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 19 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 VMO registered?

J88 VMO is a 2007 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is J88 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 VMO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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