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SS08 GTS

2008 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,878 mi
Last recorded165,878 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS08 GTS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 165,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 160,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 151,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 141,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,379 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 135,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID light flickering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing securing bolt for drop link to roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,095 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 107,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 94,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the side wall

Fail 29 May 2015 94,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,586 miles

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

ADVISE OTHER THREE TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,555 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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SS08 GTS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 4,806cc 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 SS08 GTS, 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 SS08 GTS registered?

SS08 GTS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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