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290 GRH

2005 Porsche Cayman S

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,849 mi
Last recorded76,849 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman S51,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 GRH
MakePorsche
ModelCayman S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,245 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,793 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,249 miles

both front tyres starting to tear between tread pattern very close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,326 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman S?

Based on 2,556 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
2,830
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15
coil spring broken 10
brake disc excessively pitted 9
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290 GRH is a 2005 Porsche Cayman S in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 51,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 290 GRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman S typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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290 GRH is a 2005 Porsche Cayman S, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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