2012 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · DR51 REA
2012 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2012. Recorded mileage 68,051 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR51 REA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 68,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DR51 REA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Porsche 911 (DR51 REA) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DR51 REA Mileage History
- 15/11/202257,448 mi
- 31/10/202364,463 mi+7,015 mi
- 09/11/202364,464 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/202466,782 mi+2,318 mi
- 01/09/202568,051 mi+1,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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