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8 TXB

2009 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TXB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 81,501 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,065 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs under calliper joining one side to the other (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect braking system due to under trays

unable to fully inspect steering due to under trays

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under body covers

Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe under calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to clliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that runs under calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs under calliper joining one side to the other (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect braking system due to under trays

unable to fully inspect steering due to under trays

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under body covers

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,650 miles

oil filter/housing oil leak,requires investigaition/repair.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,180 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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8 TXB is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 44,262 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 TXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 TXB registered?

8 TXB is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 June 2009.

Is 8 TXB safe to buy?

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