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GJ08 WBL

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WBL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,555 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 106,842 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 106,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 101,915 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,431 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 98,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,681 miles

front brake discs thin

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Oct 2015 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 brake discs thin

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,300 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,484 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 WBL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WBL, 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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GJ08 WBL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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