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FJ08 GDV

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GDV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,035 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Possible coolant leak offside front and under vehicle

Undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Possible coolant leak offside front and under vehicle

Undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,390 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,381 miles

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,168 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 82,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 33,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GDV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GDV, 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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FJ08 GDV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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