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Y8 SUK

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SUK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 83,761 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush connecting to another arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. Tyre is on the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. Tyre is on the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 83,519 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer cv gaitors split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Large crack in top corner of screen in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 69,648 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage in zone B more than 40mm but not affecting the drivers view of the road.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc`s inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,364 miles

Handbrake lamp stays on the dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake lamp stays on the dash

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2014 36,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2011 25,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,066 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 SUK is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SUK, 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 SUK is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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