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MH08 DYV

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DYV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 85,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2025 76,654 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear. marked

Fail 14 May 2025 76,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear. marked

Pass 13 May 2024 67,977 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing grease to come out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 67,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated allowing grease to come out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 50,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,832 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,331 miles

Coolant leak small drip from engine

Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak small drip from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,977 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,866 miles

Oil leak

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust flange nuts corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,575 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,622 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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MH08 DYV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH08 DYV, 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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MH08 DYV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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