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G6 SWR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 SWR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 81,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also perished and 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and 10years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 80,090 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Worn & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Worn & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 78,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,970 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,637 miles

exhaust back box bracket starting to crack

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box bracket starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,958 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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G6 SWR 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 88.9%.

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 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 G6 SWR, 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 G6 SWR registered?

G6 SWR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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