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BJ16 DHY

2016 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Cayman20,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 DHY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear on calipers have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front x2 brake backing plates slightly loose

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear on calipers have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front x2 brake backing plates slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,066 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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BJ16 DHY is a 2016 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 20,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ16 DHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Porsche Cayman is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ16 DHY registered?

BJ16 DHY is a 2016 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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