2004 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L Petrol · R23 WAR
2004 Porsche Cayenne (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 159,164 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 WAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2025
- 159,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 WAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Porsche Cayenne (R23 WAR) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R23 WAR Mileage History
- 15/07/2022158,345 mi
- 20/06/2023158,485 mi+140 mi
- 30/01/2025159,162 mi+677 mi
- 01/02/2025159,164 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 321 miles per year across 4 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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