2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE3.0L DIESEL

The Cayenne presents a clean bill of health as of February 2026, but the MOT history reveals a sharp decline in maintenance discipline immediately prior to the most recent test. The current pass certificate is dated, and the vehicle's condition will have continued to degrade since the February 2026 inspection. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening, with a sudden cluster of critical defects appearing after years of trouble-free testing. The tester flagged severely worn rear tyres and brake pads below the 1.5 mm legal minimum on both axles during the initial February 2026 attempt. That the vehicle passed on the same day suggests the faults were rectified immediately, yet the simultaneous failure of front and rear pads and both rear tyres points to a period of neglect rather than gradual wear. Mileage accumulation tells a story of two distinct ownership phases. Between December 2022 at 55,471 miles and February 2025 at 75,809 miles, the car covered 20,338 miles in roughly 26 months, averaging nearly 7,800 miles per year. Then, in the 12 months leading to February 2026, the odometer jumped from 75,809 to 89,926 miles, adding 14,117 miles in a single year. This sudden acceleration in use aligns with the neglect pattern: a vehicle driven harder and maintained less frequently. The annual average of roughly 7,500 miles over 12 years is typical for the age, but the recent spike is notable. A buyer should treat the February 2026 pass with caution. The simultaneous failure of both rear tyres and all four brake pads suggests the previous owner deferred basic consumable replacements for an extended period. Inspect the rear tyre sidewalls for uneven wear patterns that could indicate suspension geometry issues or worn bushes, particularly given the sudden increase in mileage. Check the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping, as running pads below 1.5 mm often damages the disc face. Examine the underside for corrosion on suspension components, subframes, and brake lines, as a vehicle driven more aggressively in its later life may have endured harsher conditions. The clean record prior to 2026 implies the underlying mechanical and structural integrity is sound, but the recent neglect warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.