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AO57 EWJ

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,121 mi
Last recorded167,121 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 EWJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 167,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 159,672 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS OR PLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 153,417 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 143,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between tread area (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,825 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 127,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever appears asif it requires adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,992 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,254 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,565 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,057 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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AO57 EWJ 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 80%.

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 AO57 EWJ, 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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AO57 EWJ is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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