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R4 XCK

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XCK
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 42,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 41,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 39,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,408 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust bolts corroded and weakened but not blowing

Fail 22 Feb 2022 37,407 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bolts corroded and weakened but not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,921 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 21,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,393 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 1 May 2014 18,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,441 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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R4 XCK is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R4 XCK, 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 R4 XCK registered?

R4 XCK is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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