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MK08 XNV

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,617 mi
Last recorded65,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XNV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 55,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 48,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,927 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,832 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,355 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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MK08 XNV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red 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 MK08 XNV, 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 MK08 XNV registered?

MK08 XNV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is MK08 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 XNV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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