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5100 ME

1989 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,092 mi
Last recorded43,092 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 35631,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5100 ME
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 40,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,546 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,427 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front very slightly rough

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,931 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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5100 ME is a 1989 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 31,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5100 ME, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5100 ME registered?

5100 ME is a 1989 Porsche 356, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is 5100 ME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5100 ME shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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