2006 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · RX55 DVU
2006 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 74,247 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX55 DVU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2023
- 74,247 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.
RX55 DVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Porsche Cayenne (RX55 DVU) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX55 DVU Mileage History
- 08/02/202273,786 mi
- 09/02/202374,247 mi+461 mi
- 14/02/202374,247 mi
Average of roughly 454 miles per year across 3 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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