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SF55 YXE

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YXE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 95,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 92,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 92,370 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 89,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 84,294 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside rear cv joints slightly leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 84,294 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside rear cv joints slightly leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 79,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,364 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,364 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,933 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,026 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,023 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative fault on dash board (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective connecting rod missing off headlamp levelling sensor on wishbone (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,368 miles

front tyres wearing low

key broken

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,375 miles

Chunk missing out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall (Not deep enough to reach the cords)

Nearside rear tyre tread has worn close to legal minimum limit/depth

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,206 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,293 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,191 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SF55 YXE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SF55 YXE, 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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SF55 YXE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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