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ST56 XBW

2006 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 XBW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 91,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 88,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,548 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 87,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,775 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 77,229 miles

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

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

Handbrake operation poor - uneven application

surface rust evident on both front outer brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,671 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 20 Oct 2014 63,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,542 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,101 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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ST56 XBW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST56 XBW, 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 ST56 XBW registered?

ST56 XBW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is ST56 XBW safe to buy?

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