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K5 RMY

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,268 mi
Last recorded36,268 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RMY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 36,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,152 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,302 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads low[2.5mm]

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,126 miles

front tyre treads low[innside edges]

slight play in n/s/f steering rack ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,591 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,541 miles

airbag and management lights on

exhaust manifold shield insecure

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag and management lights on

exhaust manifold shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

abs pump unit has been soaked in water

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,299 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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K5 RMY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K5 RMY, 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 K5 RMY registered?

K5 RMY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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