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761 UYB

1963 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,621 mi
Last recorded85,621 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1963 Porsche 35625,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 UYB
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,621 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,859 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 81,270 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 81,270 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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761 UYB is a 1963 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1963 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 25,728 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 761 UYB, 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 63 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 761 UYB registered?

761 UYB is a 1963 Porsche 356, first registered on 24 July 1963.

Is 761 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 UYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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