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LP08 UGB

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 UGB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,152 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,131 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working Bulb seems to be in wrong (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack at lugs (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 94,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,237 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 75,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 40 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265 40 18 cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 72,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,583 miles

chip in windscreen on MOT LIMIT!

Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped bolt missing from retaining bracket allowing vibration/movement (3.6.B.1)

chip in windscreen on MOT LIMIT!

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,472 miles

front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

rear brake discs worn.front brake disc inner surfaces scored/deteriorating!slight judder showing on lhf when carrying out brake test.

windscreen chipped [lower one on MOT LIMIT].

Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,968 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,292 miles

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

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

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

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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LP08 UGB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP08 UGB, 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 LP08 UGB registered?

LP08 UGB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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