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OEZ 4581

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 4581
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 90,385 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 90,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,712 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre warning light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,167 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,835 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

power steering slightly notchey

rear brake discs worn thin

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

power steering slightly notchey

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres inner edges worn

tpms warning light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,485 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres inner edges worn

tpms warning light on

Pass 3 May 2016 62,168 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,238 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,207 miles

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

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

tyre warning light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,207 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

tyre warning light on

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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OEZ 4581 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEZ 4581, 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 OEZ 4581 registered?

OEZ 4581 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is OEZ 4581 safe to buy?

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