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ABC 149

1957 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 149
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1957
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,562 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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ABC 149 is a 1957 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABC 149, 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 69 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABC 149 registered?

ABC 149 is a 1957 Porsche 356, first registered on 13 June 1957.

Is ABC 149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABC 149 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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