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R7 LJV

2008 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,889 mi
Last recorded63,889 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 LJV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,311 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose 2 calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose 2 calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper 2 hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper 2 hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,776 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all getting low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine & lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight working but wrong bulb fitted to bright (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all getting low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine & lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,167 miles

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

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)

front to rear of car undercover

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,101 miles

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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R7 LJV is a 2008 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R7 LJV, 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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R7 LJV is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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