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S18 GBN

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 GBN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 153,885 miles

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

Offside Rear sidewall damage

suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2025 145,509 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

Slight leak from back of both rocker covers

Pass 4 Sep 2024 139,376 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

Engine has oil leak

General corrosion to all suspension

Slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight splitting in all rear subframe bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,197 miles

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

Front lower engine cover / tray has oil contamination

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,197 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 2 Oct 2021 120,583 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,312 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,886 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,424 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

osr inner tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,248 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,147 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

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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S18 GBN is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S18 GBN, 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 S18 GBN registered?

S18 GBN is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is S18 GBN safe to buy?

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