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LX08 VAD

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VAD
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 125,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 114,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 3 Feb 2024 105,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2024 105,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,092 miles

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

slight play osf wheel

Fail 14 Feb 2023 98,092 miles

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

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

slight play osf wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,204 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,251 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,251 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 65,462 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,108 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,294 miles

all four brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (advise replacement)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Feb 2015 47,294 miles

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

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

265/35/zr19/94y pirelli p zero

all four brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (advise replacement)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front 235/35/zr19 87y michelin

front and rear brake discs scored / corroded on inner surfaces

rear 265/35/zr19 94y michelin

strong advisory that both front tyres are perished and worn to limit

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,029 miles

some corrosion on all four brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,420 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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LX08 VAD is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black 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 LX08 VAD, 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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LX08 VAD is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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