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SH06 SMH

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 SMH
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 89,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,262 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near inner shoulder

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 86,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near inner shoulder

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,123 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,206 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,724 miles

Nearside Outer seal is damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,131 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 71,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,520 miles

Both inner steering joints have slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,578 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 31,288 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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SH06 SMH is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black 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 SH06 SMH, 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 SH06 SMH registered?

SH06 SMH is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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