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RJ56 TAU

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,091 mi
Last recorded161,091 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 TAU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 161,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 153,379 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,211 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,414 miles

Front Brake Pads - Worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped and Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner and Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,250 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight smear to wipers

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,104 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,813 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,321 miles

osf tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,344 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 47,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,009 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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RJ56 TAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 RJ56 TAU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ56 TAU registered?

RJ56 TAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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