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YJ06 OPE

2006 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 OPE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear exhaust clamps split

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 22 Apr 2026 71,534 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust clamps split

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 61,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 61,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexy (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 from caliper to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 57,169 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexy (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 from caliper to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,299 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted

possible traction control fault

Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,631 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 17,552 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 9,203 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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YJ06 OPE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ06 OPE, 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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YJ06 OPE is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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