Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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.

Is the 2016 Porsche Cayman reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,068 vehicles, the 2016 Porsche Cayman has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Porsche Cayman?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Porsche Cayman are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (20.3% 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 2016 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 (2016)

1,068 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Porsche Cayman

CarHunch analysed 1,068 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Porsche Cayman is exceptionally reliable on its first MOT attempt, passing at 95.2% compared to the UK average of 80%—a 15-point margin that puts it in genuinely impressive territory. The dangerous defect rate of 11.3% is well below the threshold for real concern, so serious structural or safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

These Caymans show remarkably low mileage for their age, averaging just 23,213 miles, which largely explains their strong pass performance and likely reflects careful ownership typical of sports car buyers. With an average of only 0.39 failures per vehicle but 2.8 advisories, expect minor wear items rather than failures—check suspension components, brakes, and fluid top-ups at your pre-purchase inspection, but don't expect major trauma.

The 2016 Porsche Cayman passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

95.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 7.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.3% 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 2.8 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 1,068 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 1,068 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 24.3%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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

Other issues 12.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Brake wear 6.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · 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 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 1,068 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.3% 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 (100%)	1,067	95.3%	0.39

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 2016 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.

20,353

typical

12,519

low mileage

30,695

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Porsche Cayman vehicles fall between 12,519 and 30,695 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,519 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.

✓ 12,519–30,695 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Porsche Caymans sit.

⚠ Over 41,438 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Porsche Cayman — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Porsche Caymans are still on the road.

Strong survival — 939 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

7.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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