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JH08 MPH

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH08 MPH
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,353 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,169 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 46,933 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 46,923 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,089 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,156 miles

Handbrake travel requires adjustment

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)

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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JH08 MPH is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JH08 MPH, 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 JH08 MPH registered?

JH08 MPH is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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