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A8 CWM

2012 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CWM
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 71,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 62,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 58,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 47,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,498 miles

0ffside rear tyre puncture

Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,097 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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A8 CWM is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 36,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 CWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 CWM registered?

A8 CWM is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A8 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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