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R111 FSS

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 FSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,015 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,410 miles

Low tone horn inop

Fail 1 May 2018 78,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Low tone horn inop

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,194 miles

E M L on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E M L light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,371 miles

Front tyres inner shoulder wear

Rear discs slight wear lip

Rear pads wearing low

Rear tyres inner shoulder wear

Several small chips in zone A

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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R111 FSS is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R111 FSS, 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 R111 FSS registered?

R111 FSS is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is R111 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 FSS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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