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LB57 SFN

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,451 mi
Last recorded60,451 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SFN
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,451 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop badly perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stop badly perished.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 57,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 56,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,996 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 55,996 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 52,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,177 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,882 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 13 Oct 2014 32,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres perishing slightly in tread

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing slightly in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,022 miles

coolent leak!

Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 13,315 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 SFN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red 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 SFN, 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 LB57 SFN registered?

LB57 SFN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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