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S8 JBU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JBU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 59,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 53,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 50,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 48,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 46,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,328 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,091 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 22 Feb 2011 16,439 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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S8 JBU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc 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 S8 JBU, 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 S8 JBU registered?

S8 JBU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S8 JBU safe to buy?

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