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BSL 291

1961 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1571cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,808 mi
Last recorded5,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1961 Porsche 35684,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 291
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,571cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,299 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 5,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,758 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 4,597 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BSL 291 is a 1961 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,571cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BSL 291, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSL 291 registered?

BSL 291 is a 1961 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is BSL 291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 291 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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