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1961 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1961 Porsche 35684,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 BBP
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,266 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008

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

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 92,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 90,249 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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650 BBP is a 1961 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 650 BBP, 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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650 BBP is a 1961 Porsche 356, first registered on 17 March 1961.

Is 650 BBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 650 BBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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