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R222 HEV

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 HEV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,040 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 51,975 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,340 miles

Coolant leak from front of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 18,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 17,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,537 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,829 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,120 miles

brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

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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R222 HEV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R222 HEV, 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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R222 HEV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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