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J500 CAY

2009 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,793 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2023 81,821 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,353 miles

Front brakes noisy in operation

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 55,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 55,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 36,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracks on tread

Pass 28 May 2012 21,661 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 20,636 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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J500 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 44,262 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 J500 CAY, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 CAY registered?

J500 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is J500 CAY safe to buy?

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