2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · DXZ 7884
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 179,300 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DXZ 7884 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 179,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DXZ 7884 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (DXZ 7884) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DXZ 7884 Mileage History
- 26/08/2023161,098 mi
- 29/08/2023161,098 mi
- 01/09/2023161,109 mi+11 mi
- 16/09/2024170,859 mi+9,750 mi
- 30/09/2025179,300 mi+8,441 mi
Average of roughly 8,683 miles per year across 5 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
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- Plastic Coolant Pipe Failure (955 V8)Serious
The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- Driveshaft Carrier Bearing FailureModerate
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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