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SV56 AOF

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 AOF
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 93,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 78,972 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,428 miles

hand brake lever slight travel

Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake lever slight travel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,807 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,840 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 34,336 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 28 Feb 2011 19,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,444 miles

nearside front steering rack inner joint slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,272 miles

offside front wing repeater lamp loose

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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SV56 AOF is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV56 AOF, 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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SV56 AOF is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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