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SR08 FDS

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 FDS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 133,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 126,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,166 miles

vehicle fitted with various under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,471 miles

Engine undertray covers fitted obstructing components

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine undertray covers fitted obstructing components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,692 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle casing damaged but still functioning ok

Fail 15 Jan 2020 102,692 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle casing damaged but still functioning ok

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 102,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 92,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,778 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,557 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 20,852 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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SR08 FDS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SR08 FDS, 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 SR08 FDS registered?

SR08 FDS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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