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GL08 UAR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UAR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,962 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,334 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 92,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs ,inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,973 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring tester's view of some under-side components.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 77,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring tester's view of some under-side components.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,488 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)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,079 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,371 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 55,344 miles

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

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,246 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,722 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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GL08 UAR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,687cc 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 GL08 UAR, 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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GL08 UAR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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