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MC08 YYO

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YYO
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,270 miles

Fluid visible on undertrays, further investigation advised

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PAS noisy and heavy, further investigation advised

Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes (1.1.6 (d))

fuel cap seal tarting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,145 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underside

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,504 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,190 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,435 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,543 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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MC08 YYO is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC08 YYO, 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 MC08 YYO registered?

MC08 YYO is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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