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CAM 481V

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 481V
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,237 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,927 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Horn intermittently gets stuck on

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2022 117,366 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,364 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,514 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 73,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CAM 481V 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 71.4%.

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 CAM 481V, 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 CAM 481V registered?

CAM 481V is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is CAM 481V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 481V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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