2007 Porsche Cayman · 5,574 MOT tests
2007 Porsche Cayman reliability
2007 Porsche Caymans fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Cayman years (5,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 74,395
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,574
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Porsche Cayman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Brakes4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Suspension3.7%
- Tyres2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Steering1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.83%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.26%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.24%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.99%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.72%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.71%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Porsche Cayman reliable?
2007 Porsche Caymans fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Cayman years (5,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Porsche Cayman MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.04% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (1.83% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Porsche Cayman have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Porsche Cayman shows 74,395 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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