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L27 CAY

2008 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 111,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 111,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 98,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 98,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 89,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 89,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 81,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,429 miles

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

winter tyres fitted rear

Fail 1 Nov 2017 72,429 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted rear

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,806 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,690 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall close to ply cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall close to ply cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel alignment required due the the wear difference on offside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,286 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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L27 CAY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L27 CAY, 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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L27 CAY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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