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BT08 YLV

2008 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,815 mi
Last recorded56,815 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YLV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 56,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,623 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 27,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 27,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2013 21,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 21,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,029 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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BT08 YLV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT08 YLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 YLV registered?

BT08 YLV is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is BT08 YLV safe to buy?

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