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RV08 ULR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ULR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,844 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,255 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 68,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,909 miles

Engine cover and underbody tray fitted throughout

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover and underbody tray fitted throughout

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,523 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,372 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RV08 ULR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RV08 ULR, 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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RV08 ULR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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