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GU08 AVG

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,785 mi
Last recorded70,785 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AVG
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,785 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 70,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Front inner tie rod arms have suspected free play.

Front Upper Front top mounts have slight free play both sides.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 66,402 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Front inner tie rod arms have suspected free play.

Front Upper Front top mounts have slight free play both sides.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,994 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,760 miles

discs rusty all round

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,633 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front discs corroded on inn side

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,363 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn inner and outer egdes

Fail 5 Oct 2017 36,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn inner and outer egdes

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,942 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,466 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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GU08 AVG is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU08 AVG, 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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GU08 AVG is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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