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SM58 OAJ

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,956 mi
Last recorded17,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 OAJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,956 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,188 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 17,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 16,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 16,252 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 11,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,854 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 11,042 miles

all tyre perished and splitting on outer shoulders

Fail 14 Oct 2016 11,039 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working intermitently working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows brake light at times and positon light at other times (1.1.A.3f)

all tyre perished and splitting on outer shoulders

Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,889 miles

both rear tyre perished/splitting in tread area (inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 3,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,881 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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SM58 OAJ is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc 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 SM58 OAJ, 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 SM58 OAJ registered?

SM58 OAJ is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SM58 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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