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VRZ 9872

2009 Porsche Cayman S S-a

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman S S-a46,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 9872
MakePorsche
ModelCayman S S-a
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,922 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 51,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,215 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,474 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,136 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,234 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman S S-a?

Based on 1,618 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
2,877
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 6
Headlamp aim too high 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
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VRZ 9872 is a 2009 Porsche Cayman S S-a in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayman S S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 46,215 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 S S-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRZ 9872, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman S S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Cayman S S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRZ 9872 registered?

VRZ 9872 is a 2009 Porsche Cayman S S-a, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is VRZ 9872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRZ 9872 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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