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LJ57 YYO

2007 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YYO
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,813 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 114,786 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top gland slight play

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 111,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Strut top gland slight play

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Appears to have overspray on it (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Appears to have overspray on it (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both very dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,238 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,736 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,365 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 37,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake disks lipped

rear brake disks lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,645 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 15,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2011 12,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 12,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LJ57 YYO is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ57 YYO, 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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LJ57 YYO is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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