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9628 ME

1961 Porsche 356

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Porsche 35684,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9628 ME
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,053 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 88,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,605 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,875 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 84,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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9628 ME is a 1961 Porsche 356 in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 9628 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 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 9628 ME registered?

9628 ME is a 1961 Porsche 356, first registered on 10 March 1961.

Is 9628 ME safe to buy?

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