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WJ57 YFL

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,553 mi
Last recorded19,553 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 YFL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 19,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 19,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 19,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 19,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,120 miles

Race harnesses fitted only at seats - no seat belts.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 13,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,665 miles

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

o/side rear tyre on 3mm innside of front tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2010 10,145 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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WJ57 YFL is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ57 YFL, 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.

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What year was WJ57 YFL registered?

WJ57 YFL is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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