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Porsche Cayman

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 3,387 cc

J8 FGTMOT history

J8 FGT is a grey petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 14 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2024.

J8 FGT grey Porsche Cayman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
75,030 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayman
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FGT was last recorded at 75,030 miles on 31 Mar 2024, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2015: 39,055 miles, lower than 39,913 miles on 28 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,154 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,030 miles
  • 2022 – 72,154 miles
  • 2021 – 68,576 miles
  • 2020 – 67,554 miles
  • 2019 – 66,710 miles
  • 2018 – 63,982 miles
  • 2017 – 57,809 miles
  • 2016 – 49,833 miles
  • 2015 – 39,055 miles
  • 2014 – 29,576 miles
  • 2013 – 20,539 miles
  • 2012 – 14,350 miles
  • 2011 – 7,275 miles
  • 2010 – 7,053 miles
  • 2009 – 4,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,030 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,030 miles (+2,876)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,030 miles
    Test number
    444920312896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass72,154 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    197064269561
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail72,154 miles (+3,578)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    645431318896
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass68,576 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    861677602090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,554 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    121774719443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail67,554 miles (+844)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    489420941173
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S UPPER (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass66,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    875460036832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail66,700 miles (+2,718)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    908244222450
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass63,982 miles (+6,173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    248800509024
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in steering inner joints
  10. Pass57,809 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    537476062741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,770 miles (+7,937)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    427693400940
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass49,833 miles (+10,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    941359997536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,055 miles (-858)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    288714055400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,913 miles (+10,337)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    305818145159
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth spot lights are not working
  15. Pass29,576 miles (+9,037)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    645899394087
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass20,539 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,539 miles
    Test number
    939699213151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,350 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,350 miles
    Test number
    906757412139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,275 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,275 miles
    Test number
    165693421104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail7,053 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,053 miles
    Test number
    731452840329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNS wiper blade not clearing screen in some areas.
  20. Pass7,053 miles (+895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,053 miles
    Test number
    783362440395
    • NoteNS wiper blade not clearing screen in some areas.
  21. Pass6,158 miles (+1,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,158 miles
    Test number
    474274200048
    • NoteFront tyres cracking slightly inbetween tread.
  22. Pass4,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    4,761 miles
    Test number
    923789709057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FGT

Does J8 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 FGT expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 FGT?
The MOT on J8 FGT expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 FGT done?
J8 FGT was recorded at 75,030 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2024, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has J8 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FGT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 FGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 FGT find?
J8 FGT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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