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R90 FTM

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,545 mi
Last recorded56,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 FTM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 56,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 52,650 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 48,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,234 miles

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner and cracking on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn smooth on the very inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner and cracking on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,860 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,863 miles

All tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,203 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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R90 FTM is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R90 FTM, 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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R90 FTM is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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