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YJ56 AKN

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 AKN
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,220 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 103,557 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 103,533 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 82,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,316 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2015 67,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,708 miles

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

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

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

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

advice nearside front tyre flat

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,388 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jan 2012 55,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,396 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YJ56 AKN is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ56 AKN, 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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YJ56 AKN is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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