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172 BHR

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 BHR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some wear to edges of front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 88,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 88,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 84,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

warning light on

Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

warning light on

Pass 5 May 2021 74,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 74,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 72,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,176 miles

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

Slight smear wipers

Wear to edges front tyres and alight cracking

slight damp in n/s headlamp

Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight smear wipers

Wear to edges front tyres and alight cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 48,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,748 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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172 BHR is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 172 BHR, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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172 BHR is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is 172 BHR safe to buy?

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