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AF08 LFR

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LFR
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 101,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and covered with clear film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,379 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excess coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and covered with clear film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,799 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,563 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and slightly perished/cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,218 miles

crack in n/s/f tyre tread cords not visable

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,122 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,661 miles

Cracks appearing in both rear tyre tread grooves.

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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AF08 LFR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AF08 LFR, 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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AF08 LFR is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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