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LX55 FNJ

2005 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FNJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,949 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,471 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,471 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disks corroded

rear disks corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 54,451 miles

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 38,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,164 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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LX55 FNJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX55 FNJ, 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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LX55 FNJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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