2016 Porsche Cayman · 4,530 MOT tests
2016 Porsche Cayman reliability
2016 Porsche Caymans fail 4.8% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Cayman years (4,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- 4.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 68% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 24,524
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,530
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Porsche Cayman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.2%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Brakes0.5%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.38%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.29%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.2%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.72%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (0.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.86%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.71%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Porsche Cayman reliable?
2016 Porsche Caymans fail 4.8% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Cayman years (4,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Porsche Cayman MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.42% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Porsche Cayman have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Porsche Cayman shows 24,524 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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