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WJ08 VJM

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,110 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 54,106 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,251 miles

Nearside 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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WJ08 VJM is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

WJ08 VJM is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 VJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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