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BV08 GRU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,729 mi
Last recorded22,729 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GRU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Cracking\perishing on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Cracking\perishing on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both Offside and Nearside on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 22,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 22,678 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 22,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 21,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 21,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 21,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 20,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,962 miles

All four tyres treads perished and cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 19,652 miles

All four tyres slightly cracked

Front wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2015 19,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, also has cracks in tread patten

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread patten

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,028 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,201 miles

front tyres are perishing and cracking,

Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,190 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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BV08 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BV08 GRU, 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 BV08 GRU registered?

BV08 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 GRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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