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EFZ 1835

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1835
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,863 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,554 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 75,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/35/21 and outer wall buldged (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,554 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,554 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EFZ 1835 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 3,189cc 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 EFZ 1835, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFZ 1835?

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What year was EFZ 1835 registered?

EFZ 1835 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EFZ 1835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 1835 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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