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AE56 GCU

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,738 mi
Last recorded102,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GCU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,738 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 102,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 97,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,248 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 93,233 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,604 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,581 miles

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,966 miles

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

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

parking brake imbalance

slight side to side play in n/s/f wheel probably rack inner joint

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,160 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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AE56 GCU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE56 GCU, 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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AE56 GCU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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