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L8 BYE

2007 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Porsche 91140,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BYE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 82,856 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 78,515 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 76,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 380 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge deep cuts

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 50,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,961 miles

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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L8 BYE is a 2007 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L8 BYE, 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 L8 BYE registered?

L8 BYE is a 2007 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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