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M2 GRU

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Red Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,082 mi
Last recorded63,082 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GRU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,082 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 63,082 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,748 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,944 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 42,255 miles

n/s headlight misted

Pass 8 May 2017 39,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 30,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 21,693 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 17,273 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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M2 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Red with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M2 GRU, 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 M2 GRU registered?

M2 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is M2 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 GRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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