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E7 CAY

2006 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 152,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front sun visors are missing

Emissions only just passed on top limit may require new catalytic converters

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 152,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front sunvisors missing

Pass 31 May 2024 149,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,330 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 142,107 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 142,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 133,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,305 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,471 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise - slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall (not deep enough to show ply/cord)

under gaurds fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise - slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall (not deep enough to show ply/cord)

under gaurds fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,073 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 82,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,990 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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E7 CAY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E7 CAY, 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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E7 CAY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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