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J555 CAY

2009 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,233 mi
Last recorded173,233 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 173,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 166,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 158,409 miles

Oil leak.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamps slight cracking

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front healight aims (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. rim also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 68,132 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J555 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J555 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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J555 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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