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LJ55 VCZ

2005 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,328 mi
Last recorded49,328 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VCZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,328 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,890 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,288 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODING

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,701 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,620 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 41,620 miles

Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,576 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,858 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,159 miles

N/S Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but not through to cords

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,002 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

suspect offside front tyre fitted incorrectly

undertrays fitted

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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LJ55 VCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 LJ55 VCZ, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 VCZ registered?

LJ55 VCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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