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SR53 MPS

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,669 mi
Last recorded53,669 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 MPS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 36,724 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,468 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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SR53 MPS is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SR53 MPS, 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 SR53 MPS registered?

SR53 MPS is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is SR53 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 MPS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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