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N3 LVV

2012 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,373 mi
Last recorded59,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LVV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 59,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 exhaust clamps cracked/broken, Advise renewal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged in Zone A-advise repair/renewal (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose two rear piping sleeve clamps cracked/broken-advise repair/renewal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,373 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in central worn out area ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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 23 Apr 2015 25,523 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)

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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N3 LVV is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N3 LVV, 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 N3 LVV registered?

N3 LVV is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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