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RA08 ERO

2008 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ERO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,858 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive upper sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 52,329 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire os cat heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive upper sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,148 miles

Front both front anti roll bar bushs have slight play

Front both front shocks have slight play

Rear exhaust rusting around flange gaskets

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

RHF tyre starting to get low

Rear tyres bald on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,868 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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RA08 ERO is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RA08 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 ERO registered?

RA08 ERO is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RA08 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 ERO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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