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SP08 LSP

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LSP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 84,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 84,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,366 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,599 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (almost to cords)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,517 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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SP08 LSP is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP08 LSP, 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 SP08 LSP registered?

SP08 LSP is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is SP08 LSP safe to buy?

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