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J8 YAK

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 YAK
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 152,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lamps tinted. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 152,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lamps tinted. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,884 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 146,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & osr tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 123,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,192 miles

multiple oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,273 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken but works ok

ignition key back loose

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,345 miles

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

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

Some slight damage to wheel rims

Wipers smearing slightly

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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J8 YAK is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J8 YAK, 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 J8 YAK registered?

J8 YAK is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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