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RE08 YYN

2008 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YYN
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,183 miles

Front fog light condensed up

Front tyres cracking

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

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

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

Rear c.v boots cracking

all coil springs corroding

exhaust clamps cracked

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

slight corrosion to front legs

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,535 miles

Rear discs deteriorating

exhaust clamps cracked

tyres cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear discs deteriorating

exhaust clamps cracked

tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Rear 1 side light not working

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

Rear discs pitted

chip in front screen

exhaust clamps cracking

play in both rack ends

Pass 4 May 2022 80,442 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 76,543 miles

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

front tyres cracking

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 27 May 2020 73,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Offside Front ac rad damp

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion of all under wheel arch rigid brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,302 miles

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

slight coolant leak/weep from pipe behind nearside front wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight coolant leak/weep from pipe behind nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,721 miles

under bonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,590 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate/split

Pass 13 May 2011 17,954 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulder treads

offside rear tyre on 2 1/2mm

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 YYN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

RE08 YYN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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