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WJ08 VHX

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,749 mi
Last recorded57,749 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VHX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,749 miles

Coolant leak OSF coolant crossover pipe ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,886 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,609 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,765 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

low tone horn inop

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,053 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,636 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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WJ08 VHX is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ08 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ08 VHX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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