2009 Porsche Carrera S 3.8L Petrol · WR09 OTC

The Porsche Carrera S presents an exceptionally clean MOT record, with a stable and improving maintenance trend culminating in a completely defect-free pass on 13 April 2026 at 48,472 miles. That most recent test recorded zero advisories or failures, a marked improvement over the 2022 test where the tester flagged a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. The resolution of that single defect, combined with four consecutive clean passes, suggests attentive ownership and proactive mechanical care rather than neglect or deferred maintenance. The mileage pattern reinforces this picture of careful, low-intensity use. At roughly 2,851 miles per year over seventeen years, the annual mileage is well below the UK average. The odometer moved just 13 miles between the April 2023 and April 2024 tests, then 759 miles to April 2025, and 759 miles again to April 2026. That near-static period between 2023 and 2024 points to the car sitting unused for an extended spell, a common pattern with low-mileage prestige vehicles. Long periods of standing can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, moisture ingress in brake fluid, and dried-out rubber seals, even if the MOT itself remains clean. Despite the unblemished recent record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on components that low-mileage use can mask. The 2022 advisory on the nearside front suspension bush was noted as slight play rather than excessive movement, but a fresh inspection of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs is advisable to confirm no deterioration has developed since. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion from standing periods, and the condition of the tyres, including date codes and sidewall condition, deserves close scrutiny given the age of the rubber. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as infrequent use can trap moisture in cavities and accelerate rust. A test drive at speed will reveal any binding calipers or drivetrain vibrations that a stationary MOT inspection cannot fully replicate.