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RN55 KEV

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KEV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 139,081 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 138,912 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,545 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,534 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,080 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 73,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 67,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 59,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges o/s BAD & small cut n/s/f inner wall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,906 miles

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

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

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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RN55 KEV is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN55 KEV, 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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RN55 KEV is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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