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L555 VNS

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 VNS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,785 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-40 R20 106W XL (5.2.3 (e))

PSM function warning on dash

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-40 R20 106W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front side lights not maintaining (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-40 R20 106W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-40 R20 106W XL (5.2.3 (e))

PSM function warning on dash

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Warning light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,799 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,614 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,614 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,766 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 51,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 39,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr exhaust clamp snapped

osr exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,856 miles

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

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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L555 VNS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L555 VNS, 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 L555 VNS registered?

L555 VNS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is L555 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 VNS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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