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RA55 GBO

2005 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GBO
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,395 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,314 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,034 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 100,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to calipercorroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to showing cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to showing cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,802 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2013 82,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2013 82,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,259 miles

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

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

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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RA55 GBO is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 GBO, 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 RA55 GBO registered?

RA55 GBO is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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