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GJ08 WAO

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WAO
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,642 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 109,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,548 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 May 2023 107,699 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 107,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,262 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,685 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,832 miles

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2019 90,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,844 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,125 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge and tread cracking slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,957 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge and tread cracking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,179 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,167 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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GJ08 WAO is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 WAO, 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 GJ08 WAO registered?

GJ08 WAO is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is GJ08 WAO safe to buy?

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