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DE08 GKN

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GKN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,457 miles

both head lamps will need replacing in the near future

Fail 19 Sep 2025 140,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both head lamps will need replacing in the near future

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,517 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both Front Flexi Brake Hoses Cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted , blocking the visual inspection of various components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 118,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 111,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on pass limit today advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 90,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads and discs worn very low and require further inspection and attention

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 6 May 2014 50,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2014 50,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,557 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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DE08 GKN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 71,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE08 GKN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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