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RJ08 GRX

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GRX
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 68,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,979 miles

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,972 miles

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

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,599 miles

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

both front tyres very low inner edges and low on tread advise change asap

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,658 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

both front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,735 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,748 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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RJ08 GRX is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ08 GRX, 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 RJ08 GRX registered?

RJ08 GRX is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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