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R300 GGS

2008 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 GGS
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 72,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,386 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,286 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

check rear handbrake shoes. loud squeal.

under trays insecure. not likely to detach

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,486 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R300 GGS is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,687cc 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 R300 GGS, 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 R300 GGS registered?

R300 GGS is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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