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P24 PWJ

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 PWJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 98,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,843 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from offside exhaust manifold 2 bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake noisy when applied

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

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 86,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 26535 19 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,417 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play innerrack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play innerrack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,417 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play innerrack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play innerrack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,544 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,727 miles

play in nearside track rod

play in offside trackrod

Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,653 miles

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

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

play in nearside track rod

play in offside trackrod

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,851 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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P24 PWJ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P24 PWJ, 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 P24 PWJ registered?

P24 PWJ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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