PORSCHE CAYMAN MOT Pass Rate
91.6% of 7,393 PORSCHE CAYMAN MOT tests pass.
The CAYMAN's pass rate of 91.6% is in line with the average across all PORSCHE models, at 91.7%.
The PORSCHE CAYMAN passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.5% at 0–3 years to 85.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.5% | 199 | 14,439 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.3% | 1,313 | 21,862 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.5% | 2,270 | 36,214 miles |
| 10–15 years | 91.3% | 1,590 | 56,684 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.4% | 2,021 | 80,038 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PORSCHE CAYMAN
The most common reason the PORSCHE CAYMAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 32.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.7% | not working |
| Tyres | 31.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 25.7% | excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 17.8% | fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 12.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 3.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related PORSCHE models
- PORSCHE 911 — 91.6% pass rate
- PORSCHE MACAN — 94.8% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 90.5% pass rate
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 87.2% pass rate
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 92.6% pass rate
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