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LB56 MVY

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,641 mi
Last recorded38,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 MVY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 38,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,427 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 35,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,039 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 34,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 28,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 17,460 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 16,854 miles

Front and Rear pads are low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 16,460 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner rack arm.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 15,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 15,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 14,989 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,616 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH NOT GOING OUT

Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,037 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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LB56 MVY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB56 MVY, 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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LB56 MVY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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