2012 PORSCHE 911 TARGA 4S PDK S-A3.8L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 3 October 2025 at 44,015 miles with no defects recorded. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025, these appear to be rectified before the subsequent successful tests. This suggests that any issues identified were likely minor items items that the owner addressed promptly rather than a deep-seated mechanical decline or structural neglect. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,144 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered only 11 miles over over fifteen months. The recent movement of 273 miles between September and October 2025 indicates the car remains used for very short journeys. Such low annual mileage often reduces wear on engine and drivetrain components, but it increases the risk of rubber degradation, dry seals, and brake corrosion despite the lack of mechanical mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age rather than distance. Given the long periods of standing, check the brake discs for pitting and ensure the calipers are not seizing due to disuse. The suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls require scrutiny for cracking or per, as rubber degrades over time regardless of mileage. Because the MOT record shows no historical structural advisories for corrosion, the chassis integrity appears sound, but the targa top mechanism and seals should be meticulously verified for signs of leaks or operational failure.