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RN55 GWE

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,976 mi
Last recorded151,976 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GWE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 151,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,730 miles

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

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

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,357 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 131,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,902 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 126,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,718 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,707 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,864 miles

Front headlights show a slightly blurred image

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 114,864 miles

Front headlights show a slightly blurred image

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,022 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,181 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,324 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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RN55 GWE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN55 GWE, 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 RN55 GWE registered?

RN55 GWE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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