2008 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · L123 ABE
2008 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 59,408 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L123 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 59,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L123 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche 911 (L123 ABE) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35 ZR 19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
L123 ABE Mileage History
- 04/09/202353,863 mi
- 15/08/202455,975 mi+2,112 mi
- 02/09/202558,166 mi+2,191 mi
- 04/09/202558,169 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/202659,408 mi+1,239 mi
Average of roughly 1,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (997)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (L123 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as L123ABE.
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
ABARTH
595
AUDI
A5
AUDI
A3
FIAT
500
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A3
VOLKSWAGEN
T-ROC STYLE TSI S-A
HONDA
CR-V
NISSAN
QASHQAI PREMIERE ED DIG-T MHEV
PORSCHE 911 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Bore Scoring (Gen 1)Serious
The Lokasil/Alusil cylinder liners degrade, causing the piston to score the walls. Eventually requires a full rebuild.
- IMS Bearing (997.1)Serious
While the 997.1 uses a larger bearing than the 996, early 2005 models still use the smaller bearing. Later 997.1 cars use a larger, more robust bearing but failure is still possible.
- Cracked Ignition Coil PacksModerate
The coil packs on 997 engines are prone to cracking and failing, causing misfires. A relatively inexpensive fix but common across all variants.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.