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8 VU

1994 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,329 mi
Last recorded149,329 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 91187,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 VU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 149,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 148,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 148,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,606 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 141,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,288 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust o/s

play in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 139,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2015 139,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 125,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,820 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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8 VU is a 1994 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 87,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 VU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 VU registered?

8 VU is a 1994 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 8 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 VU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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