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J888 NMC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NMC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 141,758 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 140,625 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Nov 2017 136,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2010 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,825 miles

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

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

unable to open boot lid so used tailgate window to carry out checks

Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,825 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

unable to open boot lid so used tailgate window to carry out checks

Pass 3 May 2008 57,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,400 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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J888 NMC is a 2003 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 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 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 J888 NMC, 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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What year was J888 NMC registered?

J888 NMC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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