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FDZ 1785

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,203 mi
Last recorded62,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 1785
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,002 miles

All brake disc surfaces have corrosion on

Pass 24 May 2023 60,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,320 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,379 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,768 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,131 miles

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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FDZ 1785 is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 50,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDZ 1785, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDZ 1785 registered?

FDZ 1785 is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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