MOT Status
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71,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small cracks in disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small cracks in disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
all four tyres wearing on the inner edges
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPB 997 is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97.1%.
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 VPB 997, 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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How do I check the history of VPB 997?
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What year was VPB 997 registered?
VPB 997 is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is VPB 997 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPB 997 shows 35 tests with a 97.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VPB 997 have outstanding finance?
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