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DSK 201

1990 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,417 mi
Last recorded54,417 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Porsche 35637,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 201
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below torsion bar tube (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight pay in all trunnion bushes on front suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,961 miles

o/s/ rear end of sill/ floor arear starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heater duct in dash board has some corrosion

master cylinder conversion ?

spare wheel well seam repaired

Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 48,035 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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DSK 201 is a 1990 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,129 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 DSK 201, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSK 201 registered?

DSK 201 is a 1990 Porsche 356, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is DSK 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 201 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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