2010 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · SA10 YOD

A clean two-year run of passes with the most recent test on 24 September 2025 recording no defects places this 2010 Porsche 911 in a strong roadworthiness position. The only blot on the record is a failure logged on the same day as the 26 September 2022 pass, which is a recognised administrative scenario where a vehicle is failed and then immediately presented again after rectification; the lack of any defect entries on the failure suggests a minor rectification was carried out and cleared the same visit. Across the documented MOT history there are no advisories for corrosion, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, or exhaust concerns, which is notable for a sixteen-year-old performance car and indicates that the structural and consumable items typically flagged on aging 911s have not yet crossed MOT thresholds. At 101,279 miles against a sixteen-year life, this 911 has averaged approximately 6,330 miles per year, sitting squarely within typical usage parameters for the model. There is a clear gap between the 2022 test entries and the 2024 test, reflecting the COVID-era MOT exemption that suspended testing between 2020 and 2022 and pushed many vehicles into a back-to-back testing pattern. The mileage accumulation across the documented tests does not show any anomalous spikes, which means the wear on the engine, gearbox, drivetrain, and suspension components is likely consistent with steady road use rather than heavy commuting or, conversely, extended periods of standing that can prematurely age rubber seals and brake calipers on these cars. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories does not remove the need for a thorough physical inspection, as MOT testing only covers safety and emissions at the point of test. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front and rear suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as multi-link 911 suspension components such as lower wishbones, trailing arms, and anti-roll bar bushes are known wear items that may not yet have failed the MOT but can show movement as mileage approaches six figures. Check for any steering vagueness, wandering, or vibration under heavy braking, which could indicate wear in the steering rack mounts or brake disc run-out, and inspect the inner wheel faces and callipers for corrosion or sticking pistons, particularly on a car that has seen regular road use in damp UK conditions. Given the model is a rear- or four-wheel-drive flat-six platform, attention should also be paid to oil leaks from the engine sump, intermediate shaft seal, and rear main area, as these are characteristic 997/991-generation concerns that rarely trigger an MOT failure but are common at this age and mileage. On cold start, listen for any chain rattle from the engine bay which could suggest primary or intermediate chain tensioner wear. Inspect the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion that may not have been severe enough to flag but could be progressing, particularly around the front strut towers and rear subframe mounting points. A pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist is strongly recommended to compression-test the engine, check the PDK or manual gearbox for smooth operation, and examine the servicing history to confirm that major items such as spark plugs, brake fluid, and coolant have been changed at the correct intervals for a vehicle of this age and mileage.