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2007 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · A21 RDN

A21 RDN

2007 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 69,344 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 911
Year / Origin
2007 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
3824cc
Mechanical Assessment

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A21 RDN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
  • 69,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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A21 RDN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 02:20
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Porsche 911 (A21 RDN) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.

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A21 RDN Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202264,871 mi
  2. 11/08/202367,707 mi+2,836 mi
  3. 11/08/202367,707 mi
  4. 08/08/202469,344 mi+1,637 mi

Average of roughly 2,257 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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