2017 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · REB 12
2017 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 38,944 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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REB 12 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 38,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
REB 12 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 2017 Porsche 911 (REB 12) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
REB 12 Mileage History
- 09/09/202225,562 mi
- 20/10/202330,089 mi+4,527 mi
- 09/11/202330,621 mi+532 mi
- 22/05/202433,832 mi+3,211 mi
- 20/11/202538,944 mi+5,112 mi
Average of roughly 4,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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