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494 ALF

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,217 mi
Last recorded126,217 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 ALF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 126,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 192,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,700 miles

Central engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,857 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,450 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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494 ALF is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 494 ALF, 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 494 ALF registered?

494 ALF is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is 494 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 ALF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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