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SM57 YHX

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,147 mi
Last recorded49,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YHX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 49,147 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 48,370 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,902 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 43,582 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 41,927 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,647 miles

coolant level below minimum

oil leak[s]

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2017 37,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,918 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,627 miles

front brake discs worn lipped

wear n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,286 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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SM57 YHX 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM57 YHX, 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 SM57 YHX registered?

SM57 YHX is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is SM57 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 YHX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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