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AJ56 JBE

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,712 mi
Last recorded168,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JBE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 168,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 168,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 167,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 167,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 165,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 165,791 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,990 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 160,543 miles

all brake disks corroded on inner edges

all brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2018 159,118 miles

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

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

front disks corroded on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 153,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 146,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 134,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 134,426 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 96,659 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,845 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks worn/corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 81,845 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks worn/corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,514 miles

under vehicle guard fitted

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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AJ56 JBE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ56 JBE, 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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AJ56 JBE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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