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J23 NSY

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 NSY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,781 miles

Coolant leak coolant leaking from hoses by nearside front wheel ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak coolant leaking from hoses by nearside front wheel ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,593 miles

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

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

plastic covers on underside

Fail 14 Dec 2018 64,553 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

plastic covers on underside

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,114 miles

under tray fitted hiding some components.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,676 miles

All tyres are cracking slightly inbetween tread.

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All tyres are cracking slightly inbetween tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,730 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,600 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J23 NSY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J23 NSY, 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 J23 NSY registered?

J23 NSY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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