Porsche Cayman MOT Results

Registered in 2006
78.6% pass rate
from 1,567 tests in 2021
(56% better than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Cayman is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.064% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.064% fail on Lever
    • 0.064% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.064% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.064% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Washers (93% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.57% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.064% fail on Power steering
      • 0.064% fail on Other components
  • 0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
      • 0.064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Seats
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.064% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.064% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.064% fail on Attachment
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