Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4
From 1,424 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 2020 | 97.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, any fracture or welding defect on a wheel |
| 2019 | 99.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 718 Cayman Gt4s tested had between 6,122 and 11,622 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,721 median miles, the 718 Cayman Gt4 has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 has a 98% MOT pass rate based on 1,424 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 is 7,721 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,122 and 11,622 miles.
Buying a used 718 Cayman Gt4?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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