Porsche Cayman MOT Results

Registered in 2008
82.1% pass rate
from 941 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Cayman is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.96% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.64% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.74% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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