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L8 HEW

2004 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,299 mi
Last recorded148,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HEW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 148,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 147,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 144,908 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,807 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,670 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,467 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 136,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,533 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,582 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perishesd

rear discs are very rusty at inner faces

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,464 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,635 miles

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

corrosion to inside of both front brake discs

o/s washer weak

pitting and scoreing to inside of both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,633 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 52,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,491 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 HEW is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 L8 HEW, 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 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L8 HEW registered?

L8 HEW is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is L8 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 HEW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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