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R999 VMR

2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic

Green Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,081 mi
Last recorded158,081 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic72,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 VMR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne S Tiptronic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 158,081 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 158,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,608 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 154,607 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 147,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,004 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,631 miles

service brake effort & parking brake effort only just meet min. requirements for testing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,169 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,211 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,448 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,316 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 12 Oct 2010 60,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,161 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

n/s/r tail pipe damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,015 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic?

Based on 1,288 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 11
Registration plate lamp not working 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
Headlamp aim too high 10
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R999 VMR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic in Green with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,151 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 S Tiptronic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R999 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R999 VMR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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