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H16 MBL

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MBL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 71,739 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 71,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,531 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,531 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 62,482 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 62,482 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,545 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,734 miles

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

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

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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H16 MBL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H16 MBL, 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 H16 MBL registered?

H16 MBL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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