2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

981 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 981 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  7. Suspension0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2016 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 981 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).