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P31 JMW

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,236 mi
Last recorded61,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 JMW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,305 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,373 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,070 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

front discs corroded on the inner face

oil leak

stone chips in the window screen

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,172 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,249 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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P31 JMW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P31 JMW, 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 P31 JMW registered?

P31 JMW is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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