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408 PRA

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,968 mi
Last recorded47,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration408 PRA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 31,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 31,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,663 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 28 Jan 2020 28,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 28,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,838 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 26,838 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,542 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,719 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 9,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 9,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 5,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 4,085 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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408 PRA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,600cc 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 408 PRA, 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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408 PRA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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