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ML61 XRU

2011 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche Cayenne73,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XRU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 141,264 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 128,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 121,105 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 113,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 166,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE COVER FITTTED

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,619 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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ML61 XRU is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 73,091 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 ML61 XRU, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML61 XRU registered?

ML61 XRU is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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