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285 UYY

2007 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,190 mi
Last recorded2,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche 35646,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 UYY
MakePorsche
Model356
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,576cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 2,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 2,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 2,076 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 2,076 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 1,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 1,820 miles

NSR Handbrake cable casing split/cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,820 miles

NSR Handbrake cable casing split/cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 1,572 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 1,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 356?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 409 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Stop lamp not working 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
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285 UYY is a 2007 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 46,033 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 356 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 UYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 356 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 19 years old, this Porsche 356 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 285 UYY registered?

285 UYY is a 2007 Porsche 356, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is 285 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 UYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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