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P17 RFS

2008 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 RFS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,551 miles

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 13 Nov 2024 107,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 99,884 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,647 miles

All fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

All fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,864 miles

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 29 May 2018 72,123 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2017 65,361 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts very low (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 56,252 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,674 miles

front reg plate poorly secured

poor beam image on offside headlamp

Fail 10 May 2015 45,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

poor beam image on offside headlamp

Fail 6 May 2014 36,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 36,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,409 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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P17 RFS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P17 RFS, 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 P17 RFS registered?

P17 RFS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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