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LC56 MTE

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,970 mi
Last recorded49,970 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 MTE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 49,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,420 miles

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 to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 44,464 miles

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 37,905 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

impact damage to front and underbody

petrol warning light on

slight damage to n/s/f rear of subframe

some plastic covers are loose

Fail 29 Jun 2010 21,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

impact damage to front and underbody

petrol warning light on

slight damage to n/s/f rear of subframe

some plastic covers are loose

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,541 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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LC56 MTE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC56 MTE, 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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LC56 MTE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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