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LCZ 997

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a47,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2S S-a
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,899 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 82,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,854 miles

All four tyre valves perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,310 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,042 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a?

Based on 1,689 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
2,647
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp aim too high 9
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 9
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
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LCZ 997 is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 47,501 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 Carrera 2S S-a fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCZ 997, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCZ 997 registered?

LCZ 997 is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LCZ 997 safe to buy?

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