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LG57 SXB

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,450 mi
Last recorded138,450 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 SXB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,450 miles

Front inner arch liner damaged/insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 138,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner arch liner damaged/insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,521 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 124,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/yr19 91y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 266/35/yr19 98y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,909 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 107,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,676 miles

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 23 Nov 2018 92,386 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2018 92,377 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage. 265/35/yr19 conti sport contact 3 n1.

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage and is worn to 2.9mm on the inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyres has various sidewall damage. 235/35/zr19 87y conti sport contact 3 n1.

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage. 265/35/yr19 conti sport contact 3 n1.

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage and is worn to 2.9mm on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage, three nails and is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

cuts to both nearside tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,645 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall 235/35/zr19

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,695 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre has damage to outer wall,in the rim protector.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,980 miles

nsf tyre has damage to outer wall,in the rim protector.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,192 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts to outer side wall rim protector.Times 3.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,192 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts to outer side wall rim protector.Times 3.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LG57 SXB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LG57 SXB, 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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LG57 SXB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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