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WU08 MKL

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 MKL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 79,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Both Rear (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 75,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,060 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 71,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,849 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,823 miles

both front tyres are perishing and down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,543 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on the edge of the inner shoulder

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,455 miles

light corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake discs

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake discs

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

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 MKL is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MKL, 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 WU08 MKL registered?

WU08 MKL is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is WU08 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 MKL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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