2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,462 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,462 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  3. Brakes7.0%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Tyres3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2006 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,462 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).