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FJ08 GDZ

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GDZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,324 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 144,324 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 141,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 136,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 127,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,318 miles

tread depth on rear tyres-2.5mm

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,440 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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FJ08 GDZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 GDZ, 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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FJ08 GDZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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