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WG57 FOV

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,592 mi
Last recorded52,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 FOV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 46,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,625 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,091 miles

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,823 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,957 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 31,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,159 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,553 miles

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

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

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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WG57 FOV is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WG57 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG57 FOV registered?

WG57 FOV is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WG57 FOV 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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