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URM 398X

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 398X
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 96,408 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 95,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 93,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2016 93,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear box exhaust bracket loose.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,468 miles

both rear brake discs slightly started to score and rust pitting

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,144 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,978 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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URM 398X is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 URM 398X, 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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What year was URM 398X registered?

URM 398X is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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