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R29 APL

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,085 mi
Last recorded159,085 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 APL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 159,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,462 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Oil leak coming from inner drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge, nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,384 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - N/S boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen osf washer fluid not going onto the screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,472 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R29 APL is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 APL, 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 R29 APL registered?

R29 APL is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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