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LB57 SFE

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SFE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,691 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,791 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner faces - O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Tyres starting to perish within tread

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,821 miles

rear exhaust clamps cracked (tailpipe slightly insecure)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 35,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,074 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 33,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,280 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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LB57 SFE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB57 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB57 SFE registered?

LB57 SFE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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