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ML08 NJU

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,268 mi
Last recorded198,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NJU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 198,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 192,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 192,981 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 189,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 189,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 175,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tail lamp has water ingress

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 175,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tail lamp has water ingress

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,986 miles

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

Nearside headlamp damp inside lens

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 161,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,434 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 149,311 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 130,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both number plate lamp lenses starting to deterioate

Pass 18 May 2016 111,963 miles

dash reporting fault on suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,918 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 82,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 82,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 60,744 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brakes wearing low

noise on engine

Fail 31 May 2013 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brakes wearing low

noise on engine

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,323 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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ML08 NJU is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML08 NJU, 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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ML08 NJU is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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