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Y8 RGA

2008 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 69,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 68,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 58,387 miles

rear brake discs lipped/worn on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,539 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,979 miles

Covers under the car

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

both rear brake discs have slight pitting on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,868 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 RGA is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y8 RGA, 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 RGA is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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