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RE12 XLA

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,775 mi
Last recorded62,775 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 66,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 60,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 53,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,745 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 2 May 2019 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise immediate replacement, under rubber visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise immediate replacement, under rubber visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 35,210 miles

low fuel warning on

Fail 4 May 2017 35,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low fuel warning on

Pass 3 May 2016 29,402 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 29,401 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Centre brake light flickers when brake pedal pressed. (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2015 23,733 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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RE12 XLA is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE12 XLA registered?

RE12 XLA is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is RE12 XLA safe to buy?

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