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GN56 EBC

2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,099 mi
Last recorded154,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S78,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 EBC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 139,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,978 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,297 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 72,204 miles

Direction indicator not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,822 miles

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

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

275/40r20

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,189 miles

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,401 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,665 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 35,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,308 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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GN56 EBC is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN56 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN56 EBC is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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