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16 RC

2012 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,140 mi
Last recorded50,140 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 RC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 42,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,385 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 39,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,792 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,825 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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16 RC is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 16 RC, 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 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 RC registered?

16 RC is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is 16 RC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 RC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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