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GN55 TBX

2005 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,455 mi
Last recorded49,455 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 TBX
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 49,455 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2024 49,455 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due too condition of both rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 49,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 49,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,810 miles

3 exhaust clamps rusted through

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,044 miles

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

tyres perished slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,475 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,076 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,076 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,775 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,104 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,229 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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GN55 TBX is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 GN55 TBX, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN55 TBX registered?

GN55 TBX is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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