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L16 LAP

2007 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LAP
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,857 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer corroded / leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,960 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring is perished

Nearside Front Outer sidewall badly perished

Offside Front Outer sidewall badly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,179 miles

n/s/f tyre has some cracks

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre has some cracks

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,059 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 61,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,308 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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L16 LAP is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,736 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 L16 LAP, 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 19 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L16 LAP registered?

L16 LAP is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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