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RE08 JZG

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,202 mi
Last recorded148,202 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JZG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 148,202 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all towards borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 133,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 132,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,099 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 91,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RE08 JZG is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE08 JZG, 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 RE08 JZG registered?

RE08 JZG is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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