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B8 DNA

2011 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,356 mi
Last recorded52,356 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche Cayman37,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DNA
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2024 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 lines that go from nsr arch to up and over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 lines that go from nsr arch to up and over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes, nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 51,071 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Broken coil spring OSF likely to cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes, nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,753 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,366 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,533 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 28,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,945 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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B8 DNA is a 2011 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 37,741 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 B8 DNA, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 DNA is a 2011 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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