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597 XLJ

2018 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,476 mi
Last recorded36,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Porsche Cayenne40,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 XLJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 36,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 24,542 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 24,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 19,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 12,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 9,193 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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597 XLJ is a 2018 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 40,858 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 597 XLJ, 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 8 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 597 XLJ registered?

597 XLJ is a 2018 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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