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RV58 BJE

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 BJE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 119,091 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 119,071 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 114,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 111,678 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,966 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 95,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 95,790 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,781 miles

travel on handrake

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,461 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 49,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 47,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,946 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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RV58 BJE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV58 BJE, 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 RV58 BJE registered?

RV58 BJE is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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