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RA08 RKF

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,426 mi
Last recorded42,426 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RKF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 42,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens damage +condensed (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight damage /has a cut

body work damage to nearside door panels+wheel arch area

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage /cracked +lamp has a heavy water trapped in side +lamp condensed (strong advice) (require new lamp unit)

Fail 4 Feb 2026 42,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens damage +condensed (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight damage /has a cut

body work damage to nearside door panels+wheel arch area

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage /cracked +lamp has a heavy water trapped in side +lamp condensed (strong advice) (require new lamp unit)

Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,136 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 33,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 30,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,753 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 25,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 23,416 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls damaged, no cord exposed.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s side lens crack

Pass 31 Dec 2013 18,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 18,097 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 16,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,549 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear close to limit

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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RA08 RKF is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Grey 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 RA08 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 RKF registered?

RA08 RKF is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is RA08 RKF safe to buy?

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