2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8L Petrol · YT09 KVA

The Porsche 911 Carrera S currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 8 April 2026, passed cleanly at 65,326 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a failure just one day earlier on 7 April 2026 at 65,322 miles, where the tester flagged four separate issues including a missing nearside rear wheel fixing, a missing offside rear wheel fixing, a cut to the offside rear inner tyre reaching the ply, and a structural tear with a deep cut on the nearside rear tyre. The fact that all four defects were resolved within 24 hours suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly rather than deferring repairs. The overall maintenance trend is therefore improving, with the vehicle moving from a failure to a clean pass in a single cycle. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 3,843 miles per year over seventeen years, this is substantially below the UK average. The record shows 56,075 miles in April 2024, 56,253 miles later that same month, 59,218 miles by April 2025, and 65,326 miles by April 2026. That final jump of around 6,100 miles in twelve months is the heaviest annual increase in the recorded history, yet it remains modest in absolute terms. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering, and the progression is broadly consistent with a car that has been used sparingly but regularly. The recurring theme across the MOT history is brake disc wear. In April 2024, both inner rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored on two separate tests within two weeks, indicating the issue was present but not severe enough to cause failure. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring depth, and uneven wear that could point to binding calipers. The exhaust system also drew attention in April 2024, with major leaks recorded on both rear sections and a lambda reading outside specified limits on the second fast idle. Although the April 2025 and 2026 passes suggest these were rectified, a thorough inspection of the rear exhaust sections, lambda sensors, and catalytic converter function remains advisable. The April 2026 failure raises a separate concern about basic maintenance discipline. Missing wheel fixings on both rear wheels are not a wear item; they indicate either recent wheel removal without proper refitting or a failure to check torque. Combined with two damaged rear tyres requiring replacement, the pattern suggests either careless work or neglect in the period immediately before that test. A buyer should check the rear wheel hub surfaces for damage from loose fixings, verify the torque on all wheel bolts, and inspect the inner sidewalls of the replacement tyres for any remaining damage. Given the low mileage and the clean April 2026 pass, the underlying mechanical condition appears sound, but the recent failure warrants a focused physical inspection of the rear axle, brakes, and exhaust before purchase.