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YD08 FXL

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,288 mi
Last recorded62,288 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FXL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre light cracking in tread pattern outer

Fail 26 Sep 2025 62,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre light cracking in tread pattern outer

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,309 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 55,085 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 53,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount and bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount and bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 48,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount and bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount and bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 48,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flex pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,962 miles

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

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

front suspension bump stops split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,297 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 21,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Both front tyre`s bald on inside edge`s

Fail 1 Mar 2013 17,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Both front tyre`s bald on inside edge`s

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,300 miles

O/S/R tyre worn bald on inside edge

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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YD08 FXL is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YD08 FXL, 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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YD08 FXL is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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