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SV08 HPA

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,799 mi
Last recorded157,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HPA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 157,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,947 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 140,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,966 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 132,966 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 123,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,212 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

Both front headlamp washers not fitted at the time of the test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,189 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 67,474 miles

top and bottom covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,160 miles

front and rear tyres low on tread and poor condition

front brake pads low

suspect connection on n/side rear number plate lamp

Pass 14 May 2014 60,496 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 22 May 2013 58,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,275 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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SV08 HPA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV08 HPA, 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 SV08 HPA registered?

SV08 HPA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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