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78 RS

2017 Porsche Panamera

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,934 mi
Last recorded54,934 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Porsche Panamera38,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 RS
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,156 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,032 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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78 RS is a 2017 Porsche Panamera in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 38,918 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 Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 78 RS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Porsche Panamera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 78 RS registered?

78 RS is a 2017 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 14 September 2017.

Is 78 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 RS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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