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RA51 NSX

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NSX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,292 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn smooth on inner edges and profile of chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,075 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,034 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gas

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,014 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gas

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,786 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 50,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top bush split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top bush split (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,508 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,689 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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RA51 NSX is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 NSX, 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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What year was RA51 NSX registered?

RA51 NSX is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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