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L21 RLA

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,458 mi
Last recorded47,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 RLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 41,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,363 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 36,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 32,505 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 9,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,684 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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L21 RLA is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L21 RLA, 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 L21 RLA registered?

L21 RLA is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is L21 RLA safe to buy?

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