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MF08 TYU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 TYU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 85,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2024 82,841 miles

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 80,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 77,849 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 77,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 75,521 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2020 73,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2019 70,481 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 May 2018 65,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,858 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,685 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

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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MF08 TYU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF08 TYU, 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 MF08 TYU registered?

MF08 TYU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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