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SG08 FHZ

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,692 mi
Last recorded109,692 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FHZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 6 May 2026 109,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 97,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 97,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,439 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 83,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 42,519 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,379 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,560 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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SG08 FHZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG08 FHZ, 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 SG08 FHZ registered?

SG08 FHZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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