2019 Porsche Cayman 2.5L Petrol · LT68 YTG

The 2019 Porsche Cayman presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 21 August 2025 at 18,114 miles, passed, but only after a failure just seven days prior on 14 August 2025 at 18,104 miles. That failure flagged a serious concern: both rear tyres had cuts deep enough to expose the ply or cords, a condition that compromises structural integrity and poses a genuine risk of a high-speed blowout. The same front tyres were also cracking and perishing across both tests, and the wipers were smearing. The fact that the car failed one week and passed the next suggests the rear tyres were replaced as a matter of urgency, which is a positive reactive step. However, the recurring front tyre degradation and smearing wipers indicate a pattern of deferred minor upkeep rather than proactive servicing. The maintenance trend is resolving in the short term but reveals a history of neglect in basic consumable checks. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. At 18,114 miles over roughly seven years, the annual average is approximately 2,588 miles. The record shows a gap of 5,839 miles between August 2023 at 9,982 miles and August 2024 at 15,821 miles, followed by a further 2,293 miles over the subsequent twelve months to August 2025. This is a low-mileage vehicle that may have sat stationary for extended periods. Prolonged standing can cause tyre flat-spotting, perishing of rubber bushes and seals, and moisture ingress into brake and fuel systems, all of which are consistent with the perishing tyres observed across multiple tests. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, as low-mileage vehicles that sit unused often suffer from dried and cracked rubber components that will eventually cause clunking and imprecise handling. The braking system warrants close attention; check for uneven disc wear, surface corrosion on pads, and any signs of binding calipers, particularly at the rear given the severity of the tyre cuts that led to the August 2025 failure. Those cuts could indicate contact with sharp edges inside the wheel arch, damaged wheel liners, or incorrect wheel alignment settings causing tyre sidewall fouling. Inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four replacement tyres for any remaining damage, and verify the age codes on the rubber to confirm they are recent. Finally, check the exhaust system for corrosion, examine the underbody for any signs of structural rust given the car's age, and test the operation of the engine management light circuit, as the 2024 failure noted an inoperative MIL, a fault that must be confirmed as fully rectified.