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NL12 GFX

2012 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,992 mi
Last recorded39,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 GFX
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 39,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 38,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 32,954 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 32,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 28,522 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 28,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 27,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 20,950 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 GFX is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in White with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NL12 GFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 GFX registered?

NL12 GFX is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is NL12 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 GFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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