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P79 TGN

2017 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Cayenne49,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 TGN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,184 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 116,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 109,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,975 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 34,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 101,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 13,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,359 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 44,359 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 34,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,439 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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P79 TGN is a 2017 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 49,316 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 P79 TGN, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P79 TGN registered?

P79 TGN is a 2017 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is P79 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 TGN shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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