2004 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · P8 HPY
2004 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 69,114 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P8 HPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 69,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P8 HPY 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 2004 Porsche 911 (P8 HPY) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P8 HPY Mileage History
- 11/07/202266,740 mi
- 04/07/202367,514 mi+774 mi
- 04/07/202367,514 mi
- 24/06/202468,094 mi+580 mi
- 14/07/202569,114 mi+1,020 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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