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AC08 POR

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a43,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 POR
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S S-a
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,132 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Fixings accross the entire exhaust system corroded but remains secure and no leaks at the time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear engine mounting bracket fixings heavily corroded but remains secure with no excessive movement at the time of the test

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp has 2 light sources not working, but more than 50% of the lamp is still working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,001 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,238 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

93.9%
Pass Rate
3,011
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
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AC08 POR is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a in Grey 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 Carrera S S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 43,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 POR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC08 POR is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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