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T29 LAL

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 LAL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 117,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 109,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,186 miles

umdertray present

Pass 22 Apr 2020 99,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,515 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tailpipe clamps broken but system secure.

centre rear seatbelt stalk damaged.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 11 May 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tailpipe clamps broken but system secure.

centre rear seatbelt stalk damaged.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 10 May 2016 73,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,339 miles

N/S Door mirror glass has damage but still provides a view to the rear.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,639 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged but still provides a view to the rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,987 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp cowling broken but not affecting belt operation

near side rear tyre tread depth very low (close to excessive) with severe inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front tyre has very low tread (near to excessive) and both inner and outer walls chipped quite deeply, not obviously to carcus

off side rear tyre has very low tread (close to excessive) with severe inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,987 miles

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

centre rear seat belt clasp cowling broken but not affecting belt operation

near side rear tyre tread depth very low (close to excessive) with severe inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front tyre has very low tread (near to excessive) and both inner and outer walls chipped quite deeply, not obviously to carcus

off side rear tyre has very low tread (close to excessive) with severe inner and outer shoulder wear

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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T29 LAL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T29 LAL, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T29 LAL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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