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W121 SSS

2016 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Cayenne53,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 SSS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 90,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 75,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 34,561 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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W121 SSS is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 53,180 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 W121 SSS, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W121 SSS registered?

W121 SSS is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is W121 SSS safe to buy?

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