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LX08 VBE

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,894 mi
Last recorded84,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VBE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 84,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ NSR sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ NSR sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges cracked

Pass 23 May 2014 50,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,917 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,917 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)

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 VBE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBE, 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 LX08 VBE registered?

LX08 VBE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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