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FE08 EDU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,576 mi
Last recorded74,576 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EDU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 74,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 72,426 miles

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside outer cover sill holed and corroded

full length under trays fitted x 2

Fail 18 Sep 2024 72,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge down to 2nd skin 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x 2 under plastic covers (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes burst on rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside outer cover sill holed and corroded

full length under trays fitted x 2

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16 per cent

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,295 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight travel on hand brake lever

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,195 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,195 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nsf osf inner rack

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play offside and nearside front steering rack arm inner ball joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 46,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play offside and nearside front steering rack arm inner ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,572 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,274 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)

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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FE08 EDU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FE08 EDU, 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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FE08 EDU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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