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J987 CAY

2009 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,941 mi
Last recorded51,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,889 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 11 Mar 2016 28,403 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 28,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,181 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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J987 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J987 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 J987 CAY registered?

J987 CAY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is J987 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J987 CAY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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