Porsche 718 Cayman
Registered from 2019 to 2023.
About this model
The Porsche 982 is the internal designation of the fourth generation Boxster/Cayman made by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. With the switch to a new turbocharged flat-four engine the marketing name for the models was changed to Porsche 718, in reference to the 718, which won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960. The name is meant to evoke Porsche's past racing successes with light cars like the 718 that outmaneuvered competitors with larger and more powerful engines.
From the Wikipedia article Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (982), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 4.0 petrol. 7 of 351 tests failed, 2%.
Better than 98% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 71% | 5 |
| Plates and identity | 29% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
- Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 71% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Plates and identity — 29% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.0 petrol · 394 hp · 1501 kg · 2475 mm wheelbase · 10.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 4.0 petrol · 394 hp · 1481 kg · 2475 mm wheelbase · 10.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4.0 petrol · 414 hp · 1495 kg · 2475 mm wheelbase · 10.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00189/24
The rear electronics control unit has been manually programmed with incorrect values, which could lead to a changed position of the rear spoiler and a change in aerodynamics at high speeds. This could impact the vehicle’s driving stability, potentially resulting in greater downforce and additional load on the tyres, leading to tyre damage. Additionally, the top brake light may become less visible to following traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01372/21
Due to a manufacturing defect, the seal on the high-pressure fuel pipe on the cylinder bank 2 may be defective. This may result in fuel leakage from the screw connection on the high-pressure sensor, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users