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BU07 JAR

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 JAR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,117 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 52,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,366 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,645 miles

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

both front tyres slight cuts

Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres slight cuts

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,738 miles

nsr tyre - has a nail and grooves on the inner/outer walls

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,236 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2011 9,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

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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BU07 JAR is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BU07 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU07 JAR registered?

BU07 JAR is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BU07 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 JAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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