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NL08 NKC

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NKC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc faces corroded (Lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,093 miles

Front Coolant leak pipes in both wheel arches ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,270 miles

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

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

coolant leak offside front

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 47,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant leak offside front

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,672 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking between inner treads

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,630 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,127 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

coolant leak offside front

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,281 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

exhaust flange studs/nuts corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,705 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,478 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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NL08 NKC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NL08 NKC, 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 NL08 NKC registered?

NL08 NKC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is NL08 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 NKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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