Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Porsche Cayman vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Porsche Cayman reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,811 vehicles, the 2007 Porsche Cayman has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Porsche Cayman?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Porsche Cayman are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (67.9% of vehicles), Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (44.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Porsche Cayman?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Porsche Cayman (2007)

1,811 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2007 Porsche Cayman

CarHunch analysed 1,811 real MOT records for the 2007 Porsche Cayman. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Porsche Cayman passes its MOT first time at 85.5%, which is a solid 5.5 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely reliable performer for a nearly two-decade-old sports car. However, nearly one in four of these vehicles (22.6%) has suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-critical systems and worth investigating on any example you're considering.

With a median mileage of just over 51,600 miles, these Caymans are running considerably below the typical age-adjusted expectation, suggesting they've been cherished weekend and fair-weather cars rather than daily drivers. The average vehicle racks up 2.35 failures per MOT and 15.6 advisories, indicating that while they sail through the test, minor wear and maintenance niggles are routine—so budget for regular upkeep and always get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers suspension, brakes, and cooling systems, where sports cars tend to accumulate advisories.

The 2007 Porsche Cayman passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (86.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.35

Over 15.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 36k–67k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 15.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,811 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,811 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 67.9%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 38.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 23.6%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 1,811 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,787	86.1%	2.37

Colour Breakdown

Based on 17,092 Porsche Cayman vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.2%

3,794

Grey 18.7%

3,199

Silver 15.6%

2,672

Blue 14.9%

2,543

White 12.1%

2,073

Red 11.1%

1,900

Yellow 2.5%

429

Green 1.6%

268

Orange 0.8%

138

Brown 0.3%

Purple 0.1%

Multi-colour 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Porsche Cayman vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,630

typical

36,472

low mileage

66,643

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Porsche Cayman vehicles fall between 36,472 and 66,643 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,472 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 36,472–66,643 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Porsche Caymans sit.

⚠ Over 89,968 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Porsche Cayman — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Porsche Caymans are still being driven.

Strong survival — 1,315 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.35

Avg failures per vehicle

15.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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