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61 SAM

2012 Porsche Panamera

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,498 mi
Last recorded53,498 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 SAM
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 53,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,917 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,754 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 49,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 49,518 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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61 SAM is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 60,543 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 Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 61 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Panamera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 61 SAM registered?

61 SAM is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is 61 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 SAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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