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MX57 RNY

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 RNY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,128 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 68,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,774 miles

Bonnet release button slightly defective.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper small brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coolant leak front to rear at rear coolant pipes corroded. ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper brake pip to brake hose on hub bracket not fixed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coolant pipes corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper brake pip to brake hose on hub bracket not fixed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coolant pipes corroded.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release button slightly defective.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper small brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coolant leak front to rear at rear coolant pipes corroded. ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper brake pip to brake hose on hub bracket not fixed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coolant pipes corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper brake pip to brake hose on hub bracket not fixed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coolant pipes corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs pitted - vehicle has not been in regular use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,053 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs pitted - vehicle has not been in regular use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,474 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,099 miles

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

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2013 42,034 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,585 miles

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

offside front brake hose mounting bracket insecure .

Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front brake hose mounting bracket insecure .

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 26,179 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs slighty pitted.

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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MX57 RNY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX57 RNY, 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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MX57 RNY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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