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J17 XXX

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Gold Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,357 mi
Last recorded134,357 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 XXX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,357 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 134,187 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 126,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,919 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,916 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,739 miles

off side front tyre has cut in side wall [inner].

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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J17 XXX is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Gold with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J17 XXX, 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 J17 XXX registered?

J17 XXX is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is J17 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 XXX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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