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SN56 CMY

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 CMY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 120,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

pas pump noisey?

Pass 31 May 2024 114,373 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 114,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,010 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 110,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,354 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,354 miles

Brake performance not tested major fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe from flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,107 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,238 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,535 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,529 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside front.

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2009 51,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

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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SN56 CMY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SN56 CMY, 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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SN56 CMY is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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