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ALC 583A

2001 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,169 mi
Last recorded63,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche 35647,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 583A
MakePorsche
Model356
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,167 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,156 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter porous (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,128 miles

slight damage to windscreen O/S

slight wear/play in N/S/F king pin

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,938 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,929 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,835 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 583A is a 2001 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,998 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 583A, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 356 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ALC 583A registered?

ALC 583A is a 2001 Porsche 356, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is ALC 583A safe to buy?

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