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LIG 996

2012 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 996
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 99,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 96,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 89,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to mid (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to mid (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,371 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rear to centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S rear to centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rear to centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S rear to centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 74,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,261 miles

Front front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,242 miles

n/s/f inner disc corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f inner disc corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,865 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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LIG 996 is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 36,101 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 LIG 996, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LIG 996 registered?

LIG 996 is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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