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A28 RCY

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 RCY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 145,213 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 28 Feb 2025 145,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,165 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2953521 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2953521 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel bolt looks cross threaded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,905 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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A28 RCY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A28 RCY, 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 A28 RCY registered?

A28 RCY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A28 RCY safe to buy?

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