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SW08 YKZ

2008 Porsche 911 Turbo

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,340 mi
Last recorded63,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo32,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YKZ
MakePorsche
Model911 Turbo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,340 miles

Service brake effort only juts met requirements

Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe feeding calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe feeding calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake effort only juts met requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,766 miles

tpms light on

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 305/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Turbo?

Based on 1,254 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,056
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Headlamp aim too high 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Registration plate lamp not working 10
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SW08 YKZ is a 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 32,360 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 YKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW08 YKZ registered?

SW08 YKZ is a 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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