2009 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · KR02 AJF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the recent history shows signs of minor reactive neglect. The most recent test in April 2026 at 85,248 miles resulted in a pass but flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with inner edge wear. This indicates an alignment issue or camber fault that has not been addressed. Despite a failure in 2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record since then, suggesting that the core mechanical integrity remains sound when faults are rectified. At 85,248 miles over 17 years, this Porsche reflects a low-usage pattern of approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows periods of limited use, such as the five 500 miles driven between May 2024 and January 2025. This low-frequency usage often preserves the engine and drivetrain components but frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts like seals, bushings, and tyres, which can dry out or crack over time rather than through mileage. A buyer should scrutinise the front suspension geometry given the 2024 failure for an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While this was repaired, the subsequent inner edge wear on the tyre in 2026 suggests the alignment was either not set correctly or another component is failing prematurely. A physical inspection of the suspension bushes and control arms is essential, as low-mileage cars often hide age-related perish in these areas. Additionally, the headlamp alignment should be verified, as the 2024 failure indicates the mounting brackets may be loose or adjusted.