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R500 LVS

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 LVS
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,907 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 39,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,502 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 29,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,317 miles

Plastic covers fitted underside.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,535 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,555 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,086 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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R500 LVS is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R500 LVS, 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 R500 LVS registered?

R500 LVS is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is R500 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 LVS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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