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J16 AMU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,136 mi
Last recorded166,136 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 AMU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 166,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 165,126 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 164,130 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 162,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 162,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 157,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 157,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Plug connection disconnected and warning on dash. (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Due to chaffing on suspension strut. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Due to chaffing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side light has 1 bulb inop, though still has another bulb to provide light source.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 154,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,809 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 144,588 miles

advise all tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 133,818 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)

advise n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,753 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 113,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 97,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 92,228 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 92,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,504 miles

near side front tyre/outer edge worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,660 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,721 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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J16 AMU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 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 J16 AMU, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J16 AMU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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