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RA08 OLP

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,868 mi
Last recorded103,868 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OLP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,924 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 93,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing quicker on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light allowing water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing quicker on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light allowing water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,224 miles

exhaust system fixings corroded

offside front steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,222 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 OLP is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA08 OLP, 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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RA08 OLP is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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