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RF57 XFG

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XFG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 140,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 136,853 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 136,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken. (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,798 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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 125,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,270 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 122,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,720 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,131 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT TESTABLE AREA - SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT TESTABLE AREA - SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner quarter (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,478 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 58,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 46,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,148 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,855 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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RF57 XFG is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF57 XFG, 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 RF57 XFG registered?

RF57 XFG is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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