2012 Porsche Panamera 3.0L Diesel · TR02 RCR
2012 Porsche Panamera (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,122 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE PANAMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TR02 RCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 134,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TR02 RCR 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 Panamera (TR02 RCR) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
TR02 RCR Mileage History
- 02/05/2024119,637 mi
- 19/06/2025126,589 mi+6,952 mi
- 30/06/2025126,589 mi
- 02/09/2026134,122 mi+7,533 mi
- 02/09/2026134,122 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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