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M26 URT

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 URT
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,154 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 113,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,879 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 115,878 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 103,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 112,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dust cover also split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens has condensation inside

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

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

Offside Rear lens has condensation inside

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,779 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2.5 m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,838 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,301 miles

Offside Front Upper SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNT HAS SOME LIFT/WEAR

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,905 miles

Offside Front Upper o/s/f shock absorber top mount bearing has slight wear

Pass 29 Jun 2019 54,736 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,100 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 65,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,203 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,146 miles

wiper blades judder & smear

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,145 miles

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

wiper blades judder & smear

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,373 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emission limits were tested & met but the d.s.m could not register the readings

Fail 19 Nov 2013 29,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emission limits were tested & met but the d.s.m could not register the readings

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,249 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,956 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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M26 URT is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 M26 URT, 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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M26 URT is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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