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SD08 NKF

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NKF
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,439 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 72,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

tpms light on

undertrays

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,507 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,853 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 47,853 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,803 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 30,613 miles

coolant leak from nearside front.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,430 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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SD08 NKF is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SD08 NKF, 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 SD08 NKF registered?

SD08 NKF is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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