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MV58 ZYB

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 ZYB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 74,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 68,598 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,720 miles

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

drivers sun visor missing at time of test

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

o/s washer weak but n/s provides suffcient fluid for both

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,570 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,570 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265-35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine has a misfire

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of under body of the car

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MV58 ZYB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV58 ZYB, 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 MV58 ZYB registered?

MV58 ZYB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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