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BN08 VSY

2008 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,057 mi
Last recorded59,057 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VSY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 59,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,087 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2023 55,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2022 52,573 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2021 50,004 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,082 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and nailed

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,975 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,914 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,888 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,825 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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BN08 VSY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,687cc 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 BN08 VSY, 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 BN08 VSY registered?

BN08 VSY is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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