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PIL 966

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 966
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 136,545 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,972 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 100,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,092 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,256 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,611 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing more on edges, advise to increase pressure by about 4psi in these tyres only. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 41,391 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,040 miles

Offside Rear and both nearside tyres are wearing low in middle serctions approx 3-4mm

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,963 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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PIL 966 is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIL 966, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIL 966 registered?

PIL 966 is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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