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RA55 GCZ

2005 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes running along n/s/r rear chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,650 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes running along n/s/r rear chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 110,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper mounted pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper mounted pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper mounted pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Incorrect beam pattern and light output reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper mounted pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease onto suspension and brake components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber play in piston/push rod

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,172 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 rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated,

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,993 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,212 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,372 miles

Rear tyres approx 4mm

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,372 miles

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

Rear tyres approx 4mm

Fail 16 Nov 2011

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

slight play in nearside front inner rack tie rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2011

slight play in nearside front inner rack tie rod end ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,174 miles

Both front brake discs grooved and corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GCZ, 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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RA55 GCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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