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RO08 XNN

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,981 mi
Last recorded149,981 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XNN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 149,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,302 miles

Front both side headlamp water condense

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear lights water condense

Pass 1 Jul 2024 131,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,958 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,689 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,890 miles

Both front tyres 3-4mm tread

Rear Both rear tyres 2-3 mm tread

Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,996 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 92,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,838 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2016 60,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,702 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,980 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,956 miles

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)

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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RO08 XNN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO08 XNN, 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 RO08 XNN registered?

RO08 XNN is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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