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FJ08 GDF

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,162 mi
Last recorded70,162 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GDF
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 70,160 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 69,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 69,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 69,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged down to cord/ply on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,075 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 37,647 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 37,647 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,604 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,302 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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FJ08 GDF is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJ08 GDF, 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 FJ08 GDF registered?

FJ08 GDF is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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