MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sleeved, but slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sleeved, but slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Tyres feathering
Rear Caliper brake pipes unable to check due to covers
Rear Exhaust tailpipe clamps missing
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Tyres feathering
Rear Caliper brake pipes unable to check due to covers
Rear Exhaust tailpipe clamps missing
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F shocker gaiter split.
O/S/R shocker gaiter split.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tail pipe clamp N/S missing
Tail pipe clamp O/S loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread cut
traction control lamp on
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?
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SM53 LJM is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 SM53 LJM, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SM53 LJM is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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