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R17 CAY

2005 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,491 mi
Last recorded81,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF main brake pipe Both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

NSF tyre cracked Both rear tyres cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 May 2024 79,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,999 miles

full underbody plastics

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,158 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 68,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,486 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,417 miles

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)

front and rear discs corroded on inner side

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,056 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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R17 CAY is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 CAY, 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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What year was R17 CAY registered?

R17 CAY is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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