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L18 ANX

2008 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,587 mi
Last recorded92,587 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 ANX
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 92,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 91,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 90,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 90,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,342 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low but still serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Movement in ball joint which is a part of the whole arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,772 miles

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

Front coolant crossover pipes corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from caliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front coolant crossover pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from caliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,126 miles

Front coolant pipes deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,502 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,200 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 43,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 43,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,639 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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L18 ANX is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L18 ANX, 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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L18 ANX is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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