2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,393 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

140Well above average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,393 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.8%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  4. Suspension4.9%
  5. Tyres2.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2007 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,393 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 140, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).