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APB 954A

1996 Porsche 356

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,574 mi
Last recorded68,574 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 954A
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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APB 954A is a 1996 Porsche 356 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 APB 954A, 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 30 years old, this Porsche 356 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APB 954A?

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What year was APB 954A registered?

APB 954A is a 1996 Porsche 356, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is APB 954A safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 954A shows 18 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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