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G8 HYE

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 HYE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,313 miles

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,396 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,082 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,748 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,480 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 55,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,334 miles

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

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)

front tyres perished

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,035 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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G8 HYE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G8 HYE, 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 G8 HYE registered?

G8 HYE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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