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PZ 1038

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPZ 1038
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,247 miles

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

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

exhaust manifolds corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 47,247 miles

exhaust manifolds corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust manifold heat shield loose

exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,978 miles

Nearside Rear manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil plug damp

exhaust manifold bolts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,225 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r driveshaft seal damp

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 42,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,060 miles

front numberplate cracked.

offside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 27,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 27,588 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,307 miles

SAT. NAV. MOUNTED AT LOWER MIDDLE OF SCREEN

Fail 9 May 2011 21,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

two cuts in n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 21,358 miles

two cuts in n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

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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PZ 1038 is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 38,907 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 PZ 1038, 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 18 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PZ 1038 registered?

PZ 1038 is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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