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S12 RCA

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,499 mi
Last recorded77,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 RCA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,590 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 64,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,398 miles

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

Temp Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 62,485 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights poor beam pattern

offside front tyre damage to side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2014 60,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights poor beam pattern

offside front tyre damage to side wall

Pass 9 May 2013 55,723 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,017 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 49,017 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 46,119 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)

nearside front brake disc pitted inner face

offside front brake disc heavily pitted inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,638 miles

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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S12 RCA is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S12 RCA, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S12 RCA registered?

S12 RCA is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is S12 RCA safe to buy?

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