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987 LHD

2006 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration987 LHD
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,121 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 106,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front exhaust flanges have bolts missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 105,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 105,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,971 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear play in suspension lower

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,961 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and nail in tread

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and nail in tread

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,468 miles

slight cracking between treads on both front tyres

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight cracking between treads on both front tyres

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,288 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Sep 2013 49,545 miles

Both front tyres are cracking and perishing in the treads.

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are cracking and perishing in the treads.

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,278 miles

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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987 LHD is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 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 987 LHD, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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987 LHD is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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