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ALC 551A

1963 Porsche 356

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,369 mi
Last recorded43,369 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1963 Porsche 35625,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 551A
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 40,248 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,988 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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ALC 551A is a 1963 Porsche 356 in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALC 551A, 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 ALC 551A registered?

ALC 551A is a 1963 Porsche 356, first registered on 8 October 1963.

Is ALC 551A safe to buy?

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