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AJH 42C

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 42C
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,084 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,267 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,184 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Nov 2016 47,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,923 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,923 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,130 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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AJH 42C is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJH 42C, 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 AJH 42C registered?

AJH 42C is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AJH 42C shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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