2018 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · V7 KPG

Tyre wear dominates the MOT record, with advisory notes appearing on each of the last two tests and a further front‑tyre condition comment on the 2025 inspection, indicating that the car’s primary mechanical risk at present lies in its rubber set rather than any structural or power‑train fault. The vehicle passed the 1 April 2025 MOT, yet the pattern of rear‑tyre edge wear and a front‑tyre showing cracking points to uneven wear that has not yet escalated to a failure but warrants immediate attention. At 33,752 miles recorded over eight years the annual average is roughly 4,200 mi, well below the typical usage rate for a 911 of this age. Such low mileage often reflects light‑use or intermittent storage, which can exacerbate tyre ageing and sidewall hardening even when the tread appears acceptable. The absence of any mileage spikes between tests suggests the car has not been subjected to high‑stress driving cycles, but the modest annual accumulation also means that consumables such as tyres may have been in service far longer than the mileage alone would imply. Prospective buyers should inspect all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall integrity and uniformity of wear. Look for any cupping, feather‑edge wear or bulges that could indicate mis‑alignment, worn suspension bushes or uneven loading. A road‑test should include a quiet, straight‑line run to feel for any pull to one side, and a gentle over‑steer/under‑steer assessment to confirm that the front‑tyre cracking has not compromised grip. Even though brakes and suspension were not flagged, a visual check of disc surface, pad thickness and suspension components is prudent, as these items are not captured by advisory‑only MOT entries. Replacing the tyre set with a matched, age‑appropriate set will address the most pressing road‑worthiness concern and also give an opportunity to verify wheel alignment and suspension geometry. Once the tyres are refreshed and any alignment adjustments made, the car should meet the legal standards for continued road use, provided no hidden defects emerge during a thorough pre‑purchase inspection.