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GN53 VCL

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Gold Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,811 mi
Last recorded96,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VCL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,687 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,123 miles

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

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

slight lift o/s and n/s/f lower swivels

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

slight lift o/s and n/s/f lower swivels

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,406 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GN53 VCL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Gold with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 GN53 VCL, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 VCL registered?

GN53 VCL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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