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RK08 WXV

2008 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WXV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,377 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 66,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Discs corroded inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,296 miles

both front tyres cracking

front tyre wearing on inner

Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,301 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 WXV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXV, 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 RK08 WXV registered?

RK08 WXV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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