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R30 ABT

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,437 mi
Last recorded103,437 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 ABT
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 100,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,653 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 97,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,248 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR FOG LIGHT BULB ? COLOUR LOOKS POOR

THERE ARE BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST AT TIMES

THERE LOOKS TO BE AN ANTI FREEZE LEAK ON THE PIPES INSIDE OF THE OSF WHEEL.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,050 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,945 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected o/s affected by brake lights (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 31,950 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,811 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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R30 ABT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R30 ABT, 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 R30 ABT registered?

R30 ABT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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