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L17 HON

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,902 mi
Last recorded104,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 HON
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 104,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,476 miles

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 12 Aug 2020 80,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,054 miles

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Steering fluid low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Steering fluid low

Pass 14 May 2014 45,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,047 miles

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

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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L17 HON is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L17 HON, 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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L17 HON is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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