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YN08 ZGY

2008 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,572 mi
Last recorded114,572 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZGY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 19 Mar 2026 114,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 29 Mar 2025 106,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,079 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,141 miles

Chassis systems failure warning on dash

Offside Front headlamp beam image slightly blurry but not to the extent that other road users will be dazzled

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Chassis systems failure warning on dash

Offside Front headlamp beam image slightly blurry but not to the extent that other road users will be dazzled

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,758 miles

both rear tyre's close to the legal limit (295/35/21)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,449 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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YN08 ZGY is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YN08 ZGY, 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 YN08 ZGY registered?

YN08 ZGY is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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