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RO08 DDL

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 DDL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,522 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flange bolts heavily corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,856 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 77,856 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 70,417 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,008 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,070 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,869 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav under mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn low

Offside Front Inner tyre worn edge and puncture (screw)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,525 miles

exhaust clamps cracked for tail pipe

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,825 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2011 20,306 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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RO08 DDL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO08 DDL, 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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RO08 DDL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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