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P8 RCU

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S73,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 RCU
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,740 miles

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 23 Oct 2019 87,802 miles

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 25 Oct 2018 86,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,813 miles

Advise handbrake effort

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,770 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise handbrake effort

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,575 miles

osm brake pipe corroding

under covers fitted to all of vehicle

water leak

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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P8 RCU is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 73,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 RCU registered?

P8 RCU is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is P8 RCU safe to buy?

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