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LB08 XEC

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XEC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 120,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 118,463 miles

sill covers / under trays installed

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,840 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 114,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from flexing hose to PSM control unit corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,759 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,722 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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LB08 XEC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LB08 XEC, 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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LB08 XEC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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