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RE08 SVJ

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 SVJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 94,416 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 94,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,335 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,846 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,248 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded/ cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,645 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Engine bay cannot be accessed

Fail 24 Mar 2020 72,414 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Engine bay cannot be accessed

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 64,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,359 miles

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover has been glued

Fail 1 Mar 2016 52,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,418 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 5 Mar 2014 41,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,850 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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RE08 SVJ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE08 SVJ, 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 RE08 SVJ registered?

RE08 SVJ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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