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W33 ALM

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,116 mi
Last recorded58,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 ALM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 58,116 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,306 miles

Front Both front tyres worn out of shape inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,625 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring vision

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,333 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 39,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,730 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,237 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2014 33,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 24,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 24,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 16,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,857 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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W33 ALM is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W33 ALM, 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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W33 ALM is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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