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WJ08 VHK

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,832 mi
Last recorded82,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S23,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VHK
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,832 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 82,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,505 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 69,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 38,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,779 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 19,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant Leak Fom Off Side Front Area

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,644 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 7,781 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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WJ08 VHK is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,262 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 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 VHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ08 VHK is a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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