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A13 XCT

1985 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,923 mi
Last recorded166,923 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XCT
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2026 166,923 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2026 66,248 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 166,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s front lower driving lamp [fog lamp] (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s rear brake not working as it should (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

floor pan corroded ajcent to rear section of front to rear brake pipe

hazard lights not working on the o/s [ front and rear]

o/s front top shock bearing [top mount] worn

slight leak from both o/s front cv boot inner an outer

slight perishing of all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2025 57,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,274 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 32,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 1 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Jul 2014 166,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 166,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 166,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 166,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 166,838 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 166,838 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ZZZZZZ SLIGHT BRAKE FRONT BRAKE BIND BOTH SIDES ZZZ

Pass 8 Jun 2007 166,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 166,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 166,800 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A13 XCT is a 1985 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A13 XCT, 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 41 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 XCT registered?

A13 XCT is a 1985 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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