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R40 FTW

2017 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Cayman24,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 FTW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn very close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn very close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 51,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 47,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 47,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 44,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 39,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,208 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2020

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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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R40 FTW is a 2017 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 24,430 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 R40 FTW, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Cayman is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R40 FTW registered?

R40 FTW is a 2017 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 April 2017.

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