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AA03 RAT

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 RAT
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 100,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 1x nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 81,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,421 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust clamps split

exhaust fixings corroded

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

tyre tread cracking

tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 62,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,374 miles

handbrake travel

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 7 May 2013 50,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,535 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AA03 RAT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AA03 RAT, 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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AA03 RAT is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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