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R17 PCT

2012 Porsche Panamera

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 PCT
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 54,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 41,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front exhaust joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,161 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 44,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 17,122 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,805 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,860 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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R17 PCT is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 60,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R17 PCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Panamera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R17 PCT registered?

R17 PCT is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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