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FSU 197

2011 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,072 mi
Last recorded109,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche Cayenne73,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 197
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 109,072 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front sub frame bushes deteriorating

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

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

Rear suspension lower arms corroding

n/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,665 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding

Rear tyres wearing in middle

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,830 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,077 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,665 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 72,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,387 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 60,387 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn approx (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO MEASURE ENGINE SPEED EMISSION SMOKE CONTENT TO CLEAR TO RECORD MEASUREMENT

UNDERSIDE AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 22 Dec 2016 53,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn approx (3.5.1g)

UNDERSIDE AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,136 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW APPROX 3MM

EMISSION SMOKE CONTENT TO CLEAR TO REGISTER READING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN APPROX 60%

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,458 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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FSU 197 is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 73,091 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 FSU 197, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FSU 197 is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is FSU 197 safe to buy?

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