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BC08 WJC

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC08 WJC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,134 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,714 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod end

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,539 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 74,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,681 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 63,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 60,622 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,015 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,788 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,951 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

rear tyres 2.5 mm outer edges

very slight play inner steering rack ball joints

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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BC08 WJC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc 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 BC08 WJC, 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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BC08 WJC is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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