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9791 MF

1961 Porsche 356

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Porsche 35684,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9791 MF
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,509 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 10 Aug 2007 74,494 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes close to trunnions on full lock

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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9791 MF is a 1961 Porsche 356 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 9791 MF, 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 9791 MF registered?

9791 MF is a 1961 Porsche 356, first registered on 16 October 1961.

Is 9791 MF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9791 MF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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