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RC55 MET

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC55 MET
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 133,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,145 miles

(both) rear track control arms - slight play in ball joints

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside front brake pipe (going to caliper) corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 128,799 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,187 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 128,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,108 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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RC55 MET is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RC55 MET, 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 RC55 MET registered?

RC55 MET is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is RC55 MET safe to buy?

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