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NH08 ZBC

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 ZBC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,907 miles

Coolant leak lower front rad hose slight leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 87,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,026 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,086 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,086 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 68,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,757 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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NH08 ZBC 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 68.4%.

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 NH08 ZBC, 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 NH08 ZBC registered?

NH08 ZBC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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