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R999 DNR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 DNR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 179,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 179,298 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 95,921 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 95,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 173,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, slight lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 159,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 150,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,003 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 83,000 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 142,946 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,866 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,436 miles

Nearside Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,236 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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R999 DNR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 R999 DNR, 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 R999 DNR registered?

R999 DNR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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