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ALX 987A

2007 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 987A
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 94,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes from caliper to flexi have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front battery weak

Nearside Rear heat shield loose on manifold

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,653 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,049 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 60,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,851 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking up in tread

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2015 53,851 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking up in tread

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 48,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,941 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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ALX 987A is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALX 987A, 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 19 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ALX 987A is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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