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SIB 997

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,185 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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SIB 997 is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SIB 997, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIB 997 registered?

SIB 997 is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SIB 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 997 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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