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LC56 XSY

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 114,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,618 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,675 miles

steering rack worn n/s

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,675 miles

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)

eml on

steering rack worn n/s

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,985 miles

E/C/M light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E/C/M light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp broken

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2013 57,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,507 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,131 miles

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs worn thin

slight play both inner steering rack joints

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 4mm 205/55zr17 91y n/s/r both rear 3mm 235/50zr17 96w

Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs worn thin

slight play both inner steering rack joints

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 4mm 205/55zr17 91y n/s/r both rear 3mm 235/50zr17 96w

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,353 miles

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

slight corrosion to all brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f new o/s/f and both rear 6mm 205/55zr17 91y front 235/50zr17 96w rear

Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

slight corrosion to all brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f 1mm o/s/f and both rear 6mm 205/55zr17 91y front 235/50zr17 96w rear

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 XSY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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