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Porsche Cayman

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,687 cc

L16 LAPMOT history

L16 LAP is a black petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L16 LAP black Porsche Cayman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,636 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayman
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LAP was last recorded at 99,636 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,669 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
967 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,636 miles
  • 2025 – 98,669 miles
  • 2024 – 95,857 miles
  • 2023 – 90,960 miles
  • 2022 – 86,765 miles
  • 2021 – 82,851 miles
  • 2020 – 82,621 miles
  • 2019 – 81,896 miles
  • 2018 – 80,541 miles
  • 2017 – 78,179 miles
  • 2016 – 76,563 miles
  • 2015 – 73,571 miles
  • 2014 – 68,059 miles
  • 2012 – 61,030 miles
  • 2011 – 36,011 miles
  • 2010 – 34,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,636 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at calipers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,636 miles (+967)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    729193644977
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,669 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    569994463410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail98,659 miles (+2,802)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    414245161394
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass95,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    429631745348
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail95,857 miles (+4,897)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    234195443537
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer corroded / leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass90,960 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    835811643098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail90,960 miles (+4,195)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    289947525672
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass86,765 miles (+3,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    602281221943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod has slight play

  9. Pass82,851 miles (+230)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    434310185296
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer sidewall badly perished
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer sidewall badly perished
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring is perished

  10. Pass82,621 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    484851032113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,896 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,896 miles
    Test number
    466952648370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,541 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    822116200888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,179 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    368171068844
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has some cracks
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves perished

  14. Fail78,130 miles (+1,567)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    924514545768
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has some cracks
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves perished

  15. Pass76,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    979120879187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,563 miles (+2,992)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    564623984618
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass73,571 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    105240755081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,059 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    399378144000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,030 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    587836762352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail61,030 miles (+25,019)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    866482262309
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,011 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    736585741204
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail34,308 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    711069720283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass34,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    843679320246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LAP

Does L16 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LAP is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LAP?
The MOT on L16 LAP is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LAP done?
L16 LAP was recorded at 99,636 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has L16 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LAP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 LAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 LAP find?
L16 LAP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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