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J29 ACW

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 ACW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,575 miles

handbrake efforts low advise attention asap

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,512 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,682 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 68,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,636 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 65,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,248 miles

Minimum parking brake efficiency requirements only just met at 18%

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 58,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play on offside steering arm

Fail 29 Aug 2016 58,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play on offside steering arm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,272 miles

handbrake efficiency 18%

slight play on offside steering arm

Fail 22 Aug 2015 56,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake efficiency 18%

slight play on offside steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,715 miles

tyre monitoring light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perised no cords exposed time test

offside front tyre perishrd no cords exposed time test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,397 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,930 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,502 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

excess plastic to underside

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,446 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,091 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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J29 ACW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J29 ACW, 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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J29 ACW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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