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RA08 EPD

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,277 mi
Last recorded73,277 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a47,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EPD
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2S S-a
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,365 miles

Rear Tyres below limit on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,579 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,039 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 63,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,102 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,799 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 59,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,320 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail/screw in offside rear tyre centre of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,428 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,101 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a?

Based on 1,689 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
2,647
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp aim too high 9
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 9
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
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RA08 EPD is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 47,501 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 Carrera 2S S-a fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 EPD registered?

RA08 EPD is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-a, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RA08 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 EPD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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