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393 UXU

1962 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,252 mi
Last recorded42,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1962 Porsche 35638,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 UXU
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1962
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,120 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 42,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,164 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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393 UXU is a 1962 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 393 UXU, 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 393 UXU registered?

393 UXU is a 1962 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is 393 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 393 UXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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