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R8 VXA

2012 Porsche Panamera

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VXA
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,611 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Nov 2024 85,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 80,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 81,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 70,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,846 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,356 miles

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 16 Oct 2018 63,223 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R8 VXA is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R8 VXA, 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 R8 VXA registered?

R8 VXA is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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