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HJ08 KDN

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,980 mi
Last recorded107,980 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KDN
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,802 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 104,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 91,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, NB inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS - inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS - inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 55,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,792 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 30 Jan 2016 45,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,631 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,123 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,807 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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HJ08 KDN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ08 KDN, 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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HJ08 KDN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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