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HX57 VRP

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,241 mi
Last recorded87,241 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 VRP
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 84,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,050 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed prior to testing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,049 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed prior to testing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Had been driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,410 miles

Front both front tyres bald on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,147 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,080 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,574 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,123 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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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HX57 VRP is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HX57 VRP, 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 HX57 VRP registered?

HX57 VRP is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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