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GN55 OBC

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 OBC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,015 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,998 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,630 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,807 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel loose inside boot

Windscreen wipers and rear wiper are noise

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,920 miles

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

parking brake does not fully release , advise possible lubrication

Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

parking brake does not fully release , advise possible lubrication

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2016 51,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,634 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,152 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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GN55 OBC is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN55 OBC, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN55 OBC registered?

GN55 OBC is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GN55 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 OBC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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