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J5 PLJ

2009 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,290 mi
Last recorded49,290 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PLJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,290 miles

Offside Rear Coolant leak engine area ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (235/35ZR19) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,539 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,822 miles

Nail In N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 26,822 miles

Nail In N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,046 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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J5 PLJ is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J5 PLJ, 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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J5 PLJ is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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