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2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Black Petrol 3614cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR58 CAR
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,614cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre on 2mm [ inner ] ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,441 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,727
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
position lamp(s) not working 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 6
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JR58 CAR is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in Black with a 3,614cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JR58 CAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JR58 CAR is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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