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YA08 OBO

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,046 mi
Last recorded68,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 OBO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 63,932 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 63,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 May 2021 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 61,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 61,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2018 59,840 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,882 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 14 Apr 2011 22,010 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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YA08 OBO is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA08 OBO, 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 YA08 OBO registered?

YA08 OBO is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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