2006 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · J444 ABM
2006 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 134,952 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J444 ABM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2017
- 134,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J444 ABM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Porsche Cayenne (J444 ABM) between December 2009 and October 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
J444 ABM Mileage History
- 11/12/200947,642 mi
- 11/12/200947,642 mi
- 05/05/201053,349 mi+5,707 mi
- 07/05/201053,493 mi+144 mi
- 24/06/201172,433 mi+18,940 mi
- 04/08/201292,288 mi+19,855 mi
- 24/04/2014102,838 mi+10,550 mi
- 03/08/2015109,354 mi+6,516 mi
- 17/09/2016120,780 mi+11,426 mi
- 20/10/2017134,952 mi+14,172 mi
Average of roughly 11,111 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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The centre support bearing on the cardan shaft fails, causing a thumping noise under the centre console. A near-certain failure point on all 955/957 models.
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