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2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 PA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,535 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,549 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 28,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

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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550 PA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 71,032 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 550 PA, 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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550 PA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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