CarVerify

Free Car Check

J1 JAM

2012 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

44,738 mi
Last recorded44,738 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 JAM
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 44,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,558 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,558 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,228 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,689 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 72,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not Repairable Too Close To Edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 33,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNER WING TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRE OF CAR JOIN TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 62,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DAMAGED BY BROKEN COIL SPRING INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNER WING TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRE OF CAR JOIN TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 57,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 16,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 54,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 9,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 2,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 46,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,915 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 42,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 1,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,402 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,115 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
Full Porsche Cayman reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J1 JAM is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 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 J1 JAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J1 JAM?

You can check the full history of J1 JAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J1 JAM registered?

J1 JAM is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is J1 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 JAM shows 37 tests with a 78.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J1 JAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J1 JAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.