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S16 BSA

2006 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 BSA
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 97,458 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint squeaking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and near sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,519 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 89,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 87,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,631 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

all four tyres scrubbed and edged.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,621 miles

slight play evident in steering, investigation recommended.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play evident in steering, investigation recommended.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,601 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,150 miles

N/side front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

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

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 44,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,267 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,089 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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S16 BSA is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S16 BSA, 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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S16 BSA is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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