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J8 PDT

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,767 mi
Last recorded48,767 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PDT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 47,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 46,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 45,037 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,641 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2017 41,641 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,364 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,878 miles

Both rear tyres are bald on inner edges.

Front tyres low on tread on inner edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,858 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 11 Oct 2013 35,314 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still capable of sealing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 13,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J8 PDT is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 J8 PDT, 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 23 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 J8 PDT registered?

J8 PDT is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is J8 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 PDT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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