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AE56 XSJ

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,254 mi
Last recorded60,254 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XSJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 60,254 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 59,635 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 59,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,860 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,cracking on tread,vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

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 XSJ is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSJ, 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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What year was AE56 XSJ registered?

AE56 XSJ is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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