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RY56 RCU

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 RCU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,345 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 35,098 miles

Front tyres side wall deteriated. both

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 May 2016 34,699 miles

front tyres perished 235/35/19 87y N1

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 34,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 33,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 33,496 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,483 miles

Nearside front rack end has slight play

Offside front rack end has very slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,501 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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RY56 RCU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RY56 RCU, 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 RY56 RCU registered?

RY56 RCU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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The MOT history for RY56 RCU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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