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RK08 HCH

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,672 mi
Last recorded49,672 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HCH
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 49,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,922 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 36,080 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking badly on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,395 miles

Both front fog lamps have condensation.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 34,395 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lamps have condensation.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front petrol cap seal starting to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2018 32,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,655 miles

Front front brake pads low ,warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 6,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,204 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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RK08 HCH is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK08 HCH, 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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RK08 HCH is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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