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JH51 POR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 POR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,755 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,691 miles

Full under-trays fitted, obscuring some testable components

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Full under-trays fitted, obscuring some testable components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,011 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,431 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 41,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,095 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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JH51 POR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JH51 POR, 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 JH51 POR registered?

JH51 POR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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