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FJ08 YXZ

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,966 mi
Last recorded112,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 YXZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 112,966 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,942 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,974 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,640 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/30/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,037 miles

undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,845 miles

All 4 tyres have bad sidewall damage close to cords

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slight lip

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,357 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,031 miles

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

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

traction control warning light is on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,061 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 YXZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc 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 YXZ, 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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What year was FJ08 YXZ registered?

FJ08 YXZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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