MOT Status
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80,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop insecure
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?
Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIL 997 is a 2008 Porsche Carrera GT in Black with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 2008 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 50,738 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIL 997, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VIL 997 registered?
VIL 997 is a 2008 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 16 December 2008.
Is VIL 997 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIL 997 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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