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NIL 9778

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9778
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 79,631 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2023 77,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,504 miles

Front Both front wipers smearing

Offside Front OSF wing mirror loose

Pass 25 May 2016 64,364 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 59,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 53,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 47,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,982 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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NIL 9778 is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIL 9778, 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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What year was NIL 9778 registered?

NIL 9778 is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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