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W166 ERS

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,481 mi
Last recorded34,481 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 ERS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 34,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 29,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 28,242 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 28,242 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four brake discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2012 17,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,048 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner edges

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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W166 ERS is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W166 ERS, 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 W166 ERS registered?

W166 ERS is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is W166 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 ERS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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