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SNZ 2987

2006 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 2987
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,056 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

one temp repair to exhaust

Fail 8 Jan 2024 82,038 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,231 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,766 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,654 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs bad pitting inner face

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight pitting inner face

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,009 miles

slight pitting on inner face front discs

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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SNZ 2987 is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SNZ 2987, 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 SNZ 2987 registered?

SNZ 2987 is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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