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R33 MAB

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,234 mi
Last recorded74,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MAB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,645 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,882 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 57,730 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,354 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 39,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 27,811 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,481 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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R33 MAB is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MAB, 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 MAB is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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