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715 UXB

1960 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,498 mi
Last recorded10,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration715 UXB
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,498 miles

all 4 tyres cracking & perishing

various areas of corrosion underneath have been plated & welded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,215 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 10,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2006 10,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,053 miles

small amount of play in steering/suspension joints both sides

Fail 6 Feb 2006 10,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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715 UXB is a 1960 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 715 UXB, 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 66 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 715 UXB registered?

715 UXB is a 1960 Porsche 356, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 715 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 715 UXB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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