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2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,581 mi
Last recorded103,581 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 HL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 83,262 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,152 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 56,860 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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42 HL is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 42 HL, 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 42 HL registered?

42 HL is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is 42 HL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 HL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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