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RV08 ULZ

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ULZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,209 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,704 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,405 miles

battery low in power ? slow turning over

Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,247 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 45,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,512 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2015 35,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 17,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ULZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 ULZ registered?

RV08 ULZ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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