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SIG 8178

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,862 mi
Last recorded136,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 8178
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 135,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,372 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,743 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,832 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,048 miles

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

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,955 miles

both front tyres on 2.0mm

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SIG 8178 is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 SIG 8178, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SIG 8178 registered?

SIG 8178 is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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