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VHJ 959L

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

Orange Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera46,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 959L
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 84,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 84,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,540 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,341 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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VHJ 959L is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera in Orange with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.3% with a typical mileage of 46,900 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHJ 959L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VHJ 959L registered?

VHJ 959L is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is VHJ 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 959L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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