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LO08 ELW

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,496 mi
Last recorded36,496 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a47,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ELW
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2S S-a
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LO08 ELW is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO08 ELW, 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 LO08 ELW registered?

LO08 ELW is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LO08 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 ELW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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