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LC56 MSU

2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,698 mi
Last recorded187,698 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S78,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 MSU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 187,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 180,811 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 180,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 173,794 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 173,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 165,794 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn

Fail 29 Dec 2022 165,794 miles

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

Both front tyres are more than half worn

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn

Pass 26 Nov 2021 157,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,608 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 151,566 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Noise on rotation poss rust inside brake disc/ handbrake shoe area

Fail 2 Oct 2019 148,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Noise on rotation poss rust inside brake disc/ handbrake shoe area

Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,622 miles

Nearside Front rear sub frame bush deteriorated

Offside Front front sub frame bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 137,622 miles

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

Nearside Front rear sub frame bush deteriorated

Offside Front front sub frame bush deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 124,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 105,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 105,993 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 69,158 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 57,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 44,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,323 miles

warning light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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LC56 MSU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,035 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 Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC56 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC56 MSU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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