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358 UXR

1962 Porsche 356

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1962 Porsche 35638,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration358 UXR
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,828 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,828 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 63,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 63,728 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside parking brake performance lower than offside

rear floor corroded

various heavily undersealed welding repaires

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,196 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in top and bottom suspension joints

Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,207 miles

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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358 UXR is a 1962 Porsche 356 in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1962 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,698 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 358 UXR, 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 64 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 358 UXR registered?

358 UXR is a 1962 Porsche 356, first registered on 3 August 1962.

Is 358 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 358 UXR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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