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YB57 XSG

2008 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 XSG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 160,606 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both rear links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 158,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 151,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 151,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 139,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stabiliser arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 139,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stabiliser arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,457 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Jan 2018 136,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,754 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 128,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,037 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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YB57 XSG is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB57 XSG, 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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YB57 XSG is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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