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LC56 MTV

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 MTV
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,946 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust stud broken on N/S manifold

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,661 miles

Left hand Exhaust Manifold single stud is sheared

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,661 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Left hand Exhaust Manifold single stud is sheared

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,991 miles

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

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

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 4 Oct 2023 82,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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 30 Sep 2022 76,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,752 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlight beam pattern just viable on tester

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal badly cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlight beam pattern just viable on tester

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,075 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cup seal deteriorated

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cup seal deteriorated

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,959 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 MTV is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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