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WU08 GUG

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,454 mi
Last recorded156,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 GUG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 156,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 156,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 145,871 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid possible pipe leaking check (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight misting of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear inside tyre edge close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 135,760 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,190 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WU08 GUG is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU08 GUG, 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 WU08 GUG registered?

WU08 GUG is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 GUG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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