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LJ55 WVW

2005 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,629 mi
Last recorded191,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 191,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 180,803 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, image is dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 180,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, image is dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 173,248 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,694 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 161,621 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 161,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn visible with play detectors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning illuminated on dash display

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 152,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 140,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,808 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,573 miles

Nearside Front bump stop perished and starting to brake up

Rear oil leaking from engine

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front bump stop perished and starting to brake up

Rear oil leaking from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,816 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,038 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,842 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/r outer wheel rim bent

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,778 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 78,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,900 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,528 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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LJ55 WVW is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WVW, 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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LJ55 WVW is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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