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GG02 GOW

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG02 GOW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,161 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,388 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,388 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,017 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,887 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,074 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,138 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)

nsf wing mirror missing

nsr light cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2015 49,138 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf wing mirror missing

nsr light cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,854 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre inner edge worn

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,574 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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 2 Mar 2012 24,336 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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GG02 GOW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GG02 GOW, 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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GG02 GOW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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