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SM56 OTT

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 OTT
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 76,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 75,397 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 75,397 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2022 74,962 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2020 74,677 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2020 74,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2019 74,334 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,811 miles

Both front headlamp aims just inspec

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Gearbox damp no signs of a leak

Slight play in steering rack but no excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 63,809 miles

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

Both front headlamp aims just inspec

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Gearbox damp no signs of a leak

Slight play in steering rack but no excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,528 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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SM56 OTT is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM56 OTT, 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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SM56 OTT is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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