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L8 HRY

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a43,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HRY
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S S-a
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 49,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,501 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 29,795 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,634 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,595 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L8 HRY is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L8 HRY, 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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What year was L8 HRY registered?

L8 HRY is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S S-a, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is L8 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 HRY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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