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MY08 DKB

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 DKB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,228 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 75,227 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,190 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer C.V gaiter has a slight grease leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2023 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer C.V gaiter has a slight grease leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,965 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 59,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,554 miles

OS inner steering joint has slight play

Wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,714 miles

front brakes worn low and will soon need replacing.

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,950 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,476 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,476 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,136 miles

Right hand front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,736 miles

Front Tyres low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyres low 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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MY08 DKB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MY08 DKB, 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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MY08 DKB is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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