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MEX 997

2012 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,230 mi
Last recorded37,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 36,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front top mounts cracking. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 35,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 35,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,360 miles

non standard exhaust fitted which is louder than standard system.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,054 miles

both front top suspension mounts splitting.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,498 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,002 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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MEX 997 is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEX 997, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEX 997 registered?

MEX 997 is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is MEX 997 safe to buy?

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