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BN08 VTA

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VTA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,246 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,246 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,324 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2020 53,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,149 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner faces of rear brake disc badly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear and nearside front seat belt clasp covers missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not releasing fully,warning light on.

Slight cracking/perishing to all tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner faces of rear brake disc badly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear and nearside front seat belt clasp covers missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not releasing fully,warning light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight cracking/perishing to all tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN08 VTA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 VTA, 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 BN08 VTA registered?

BN08 VTA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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