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R33 LSG

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

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

RegistrationR33 LSG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 159,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flex-joint deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low effort

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,395 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 28 Mar 2024 99,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 27 Mar 2023 94,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 31 Mar 2022 92,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,952 miles
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 1 Apr 2021 90,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,658 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,598 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,598 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,370 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,206 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,362 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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,926 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R33 LSG is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R33 LSG, 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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R33 LSG is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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