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R16 TEA

2007 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,619 mi
Last recorded128,619 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 TEA
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,449 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various - localised corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to various sections of exposed rigid steel brake line (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect various components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,865 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,229 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 117,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,619 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,603 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre valves perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and also perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 108,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyre valves perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and also perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter and perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,587 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,699 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,699 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers window doesn't open

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,744 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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R16 TEA is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R16 TEA, 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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R16 TEA is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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