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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 reliable? We analysed 2,156 real MOT tests across 737 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,156 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.5%
Typical Mileage
9,404mi
Annual Mileage
2,169mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.6%
2022
93.9%
2021
96.8%
2020
96%
2019

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,039 mi/yr
Typical
2,169 mi/yr
Average
3,131 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,935 mi/yr

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 232 96.6% 5,570 8,705 16,110
2021 148 93.9% 4,863 7,686 13,323
2020 1,307 96.8% 5,629 9,366 14,446
2019 397 96.0% 6,159 10,144 17,388

How Long Does a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Last?

Based on 737 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,404 mi
75th Percentile
15,046 mi
95th Percentile
27,202 mi
Max Recorded
160,327 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

96.8% MOT pass rate from 1,307 tests

Year to avoid
2021

93.9% MOT pass rate from 148 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.8% across 1,307 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 THIS CAR 96.5% 2,156 9,404 mi — yrs
Porsche 911 85.2% 977,057 55,056 mi 47 yrs
Porsche Boxster 82.8% 726,695 55,739 mi 29 yrs
Porsche Cayenne 84.5% 388,697 65,616 mi 23 yrs
Aprilia Mille 86.2% 1,142 16,161 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4?

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.5% across 2,156 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is track rod end ball joint has excessive play with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 owner drives around 2,169 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 reliable?
Based on 2,156 MOT tests, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has a 96.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4?
The most common failure point is track rod end ball joint has excessive play.
How many miles does a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 do per year?
The typical Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 does around 2,169 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is 2020 with a 96.8% pass rate across 1,307 tests.