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MDB 970

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,039 mi
Last recorded23,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S23,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDB 970
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 21,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 21,473 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached o/s/f shocker loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 19,955 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 19,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 17,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 15,350 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on the inside shoulders of the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,893 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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MDB 970 is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Silver 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 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 23,995 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 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDB 970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MDB 970 registered?

MDB 970 is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is MDB 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDB 970 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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