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Y8 HDG

2008 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HDG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,206 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 88,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,454 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on callipers corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 77,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on callipers corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 73,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & perishing slightly too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & perishing slightly too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp washer device not working

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,417 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,686 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

o/s/f coolant pipes badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 11 Mar 2016 54,686 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

o/s/f coolant pipes badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,599 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 30 Apr 2013 30,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,958 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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Y8 HDG is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y8 HDG, 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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Y8 HDG is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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