2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

553 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 553 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.9%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Suspension2.9%
  4. Tyres2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2011 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2011 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 553 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 144, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).