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SM08 OWO

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,213 mi
Last recorded61,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OWO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 61,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,750 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,850 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 48,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on edge

Servo unit corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,821 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 20,004 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 19,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,247 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 18,247 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 19 Mar 2012 17,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,414 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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SM08 OWO is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black 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 SM08 OWO, 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 SM08 OWO registered?

SM08 OWO is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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