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RA05 BAR

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,311 mi
Last recorded150,311 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S87,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BAR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,822 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak from temp sensor ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chrome tail section missing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipes missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipes missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,827 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,280 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,043 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,567 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,538 miles

Nearside Front 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

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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RA05 BAR is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,401 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 RA05 BAR, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA05 BAR is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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