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LH08 LOU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 LOU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 120,319 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 120,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 114,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 109,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 103,911 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 103,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 99,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 97,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,349 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bump stops in poor condition

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

Pass 23 May 2018 85,548 miles

Both front bumps stops in poor condition

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front bumps stops in poor condition

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 79,075 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 70,531 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2015 60,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 60,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 49,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 30,304 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 19,817 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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LH08 LOU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LH08 LOU, 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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LH08 LOU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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