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Y8 PAF

2012 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,334 mi
Last recorded53,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 PAF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 50,699 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 46,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 25,606 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,152 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 21,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,106 miles

Advise unable to access rear adult seat belts for full inspection

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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Y8 PAF is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y8 PAF, 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 Y8 PAF registered?

Y8 PAF is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is Y8 PAF safe to buy?

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