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L23 LDW

2008 Porsche Cayman

Green Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,641 mi
Last recorded53,641 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 LDW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 53,593 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 53,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 53,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 52,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 47,505 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 47,505 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 34,372 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 25,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread detiorated

Pass 23 May 2013 17,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,909 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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L23 LDW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Green with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L23 LDW, 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 L23 LDW registered?

L23 LDW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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