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VU08 RXM

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,523 mi
Last recorded178,523 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 RXM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 178,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 177,352 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 177,346 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 169,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 164,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,919 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,838 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,838 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,428 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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VU08 RXM is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU08 RXM, 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 VU08 RXM registered?

VU08 RXM is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is VU08 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 RXM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU08 RXM have outstanding finance?

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