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R26 APL

2012 Porsche Panamera

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 APL
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 146,165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,588 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

tyre light on dash(system not active)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge 225/40zr20 101y michilen (4.1.E.1)

front pads approx. 6000 miles

scratch to roof and offside rear roof bar cover loose

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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R26 APL is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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 R26 APL, 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 R26 APL registered?

R26 APL is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is R26 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 APL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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