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71 S

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 S
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,804 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 53,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,216 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 41,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,668 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,939 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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71 S is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 71 S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 71 S registered?

71 S is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is 71 S safe to buy?

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