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Y16 GTS

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 GTS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 124,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,200 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 115,984 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 94,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,071 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,204 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,016 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,885 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y16 GTS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y16 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 Y16 GTS registered?

Y16 GTS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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