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R3 MSB

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,357 mi
Last recorded121,357 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MSB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 86,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,829 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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R3 MSB 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 R3 MSB, 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 R3 MSB registered?

R3 MSB is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is R3 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 MSB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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