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R19 DNT

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 DNT
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 100,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 69,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,198 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,198 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,008 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35 zr19 98y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre showing splits to inner and outer sidewalls - 235/35 zr19 91y xl

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre showing splits to inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower seal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,112 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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R19 DNT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R19 DNT, 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 R19 DNT registered?

R19 DNT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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