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ARA 4Y

2007 Porsche Cayman

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 4Y
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,730 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,211 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,039 miles

Nearside Front CV boot pinholed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Nov 2021 100,078 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,473 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,628 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,422 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,910 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,270 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 19,054 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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ARA 4Y is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ARA 4Y, 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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ARA 4Y is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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