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WJ08 VHV

2008 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VHV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 95,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,727 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 87,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (d) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres slight wearing outer edges

fuel cap seal perished

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,898 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,854 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 20,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ08 VHV is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Red 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 WJ08 VHV, 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 WJ08 VHV registered?

WJ08 VHV is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 VHV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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