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MC08 YLO

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,164 mi
Last recorded178,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YLO
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 178,164 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 174,309 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2023 161,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 3 Nov 2020 131,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,324 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 123,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,180 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,052 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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MC08 YLO is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MC08 YLO, 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 MC08 YLO registered?

MC08 YLO is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is MC08 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 YLO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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