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YN55 LFL

2005 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LFL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 104,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of deterioration and corrosion at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,289 miles

covers fitted under car hiding some components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,281 miles

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

covers fitted under car hiding some components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 55,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,731 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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YN55 LFL is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 YN55 LFL, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN55 LFL is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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