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WP57 BYM

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 BYM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 61,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 60,897 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 60,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,673 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 24 Nov 2016 53,030 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,028 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,803 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play inner steering rack joints

tandem pump corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 50,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play inner steering rack joints

tandem pump corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,157 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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WP57 BYM is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP57 BYM, 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 WP57 BYM registered?

WP57 BYM is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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