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OW08 XRN

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XRN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,573 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 98,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,347 miles

Both sides rear lamps misty

Brake lever not releasing correctly Parking brake strut (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 80,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both sides rear lamps misty

Brake lever not releasing correctly Parking brake strut (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,066 miles

Brake pedal feel spongy

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Parking brake strut worn (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and pads getting low

Front tyres are cracked within tread

Offside rear tyre cracked within tread

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 67,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pedal feel spongy

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Parking brake strut worn (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and pads getting low

Front tyres are cracked within tread

Offside rear tyre cracked within tread

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,443 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 40,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn as well outer side wall has a split (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,733 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 17,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

one horn not working.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,419 miles

one horn not working.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,935 miles

near side rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

twin horns fitted only one horn working

Fail 20 Apr 2011 14,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall

near side rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

twin horns fitted only one horn working

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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OW08 XRN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OW08 XRN, 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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OW08 XRN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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