CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB08 CYC

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,801 mi
Last recorded40,801 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 CYC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,484 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of some brake pipes due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,575 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to carry out full inspection of some components due to covers fitted underside.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 38,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to carry out full inspection of some components due to covers fitted underside.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 34,144 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,414 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
Full Porsche Cayman reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB08 CYC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB08 CYC, 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

How do I check the history of SB08 CYC?

You can check the full history of SB08 CYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB08 CYC registered?

SB08 CYC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SB08 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 CYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB08 CYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB08 CYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.