2018 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · 11 JAJ

This 2018 Porsche 911 presents an exemplary MOT record with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 April 2026 at 12,174 miles passed with zero defects, marking the fifth consecutive clean MOT. This unbroken record of first-time passes with no advisories or failures demonstrates consistent mechanical integrity and attentive preventative maintenance by the previous keeper. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of low, steady use. The vehicle has covered 5,794 miles over five years, averaging roughly 1,159 miles annually between the April 2022 test at 6,380 miles and the April 2026 test at 12,174 miles. The increments between tests are remarkably even: 1,779 miles between 2022 and 2023, 1,164 miles between 2023 and 2024, 1,373 miles between 2024 and 2025, and 1,478 miles between 2025 and 2026. This pattern suggests regular, light usage rather than prolonged static storage, which is the healthier scenario for a modern sports car. Seals, rubber bushes, and fluid systems benefit from periodic exercise, and the consistent annual mileage supports that this car was driven regularly rather than left standing for months at a time. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully interrogate. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve close scrutiny for any signs of corrosion or stone-chip damage, particularly around the front subframe and rear trailing arms, as even low-mileage vehicles can suffer if driven on salted roads. The brake calipers and disc faces should be inspected for uneven wear or binding, since Porsche's high-performance braking systems can develop sticking issues that may not manifest as a failure until they become severe. Tyre condition and date codes matter here too; a car doing fewer than 1,500 miles per year may be running on rubber that is perishing with age rather than wearing with use, so check for sidewall cracking and manufacture dates exceeding six years. The drivetrain and cooling systems warrant attention as well. Low annual mileage means the engine and gearbox may not always reach optimal operating temperature for extended periods, which can lead to condensation build-up and diluted oil. A bore scope inspection of the flat-six cylinders and a check of the PDK or manual gearbox fluid condition would be prudent. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but it should be treated as a baseline rather than a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist, particularly given the car's age and the specific failure modes associated with infrequently driven high-performance engines.