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PIL 4250

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4250
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 126,621 miles

Both rear lamp clusters have condensation inside

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both rear lamp clusters have condensation inside

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside / condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 119,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster defective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,125 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,154 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 67,343 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,953 miles

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

number plate lettering carbon fibre effect

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,953 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

number plate lettering carbon fibre effect

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,303 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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PIL 4250 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PIL 4250, 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 PIL 4250 registered?

PIL 4250 is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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