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Porsche Cayman reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·33,440 DVSA tests·2024
Across 33,440 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Porsche Cayman cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and seat belts.
85%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 93% of peers
+24.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,239 tests · fleet 89%
97%
4 to 7 years
9,880 tests · fleet 85%
95%
8 to 12 years
10,831 tests · fleet 73%
94%
13 years and older
11,490 tests · fleet 61%
85%
Where the Cayman fails
Suspension98
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on body & structure, seat belts, visibility.
Share of 13 years and older Porsche Cayman MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Porsche Cayman reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche Cayman holds up well for its age: 85% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 93% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche Cayman?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche Cayman in 2024: up to 3 years, 97%; 4 to 7 years, 95%; 8 to 12 years, 94%; and 13 years and older, 85%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Porsche Cayman MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche Cayman versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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