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5165 MC

1961 Porsche 356

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,292 mi
Last recorded62,292 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Porsche 35684,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5165 MC
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 62,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,375 miles

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

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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5165 MC is a 1961 Porsche 356 in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1961 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 84,875 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 5165 MC, 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 65 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5165 MC registered?

5165 MC is a 1961 Porsche 356, first registered on 4 May 1961.

Is 5165 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5165 MC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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