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DYU 40C

1965 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1965 Porsche 35653,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 40C
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,056 miles

nearside headlight operation

seatbelts marked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,599 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,345 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,345 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,563 miles

front brake offside

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 11,029 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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DYU 40C is a 1965 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1965 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 53,902 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 DYU 40C, 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 61 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYU 40C?

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What year was DYU 40C registered?

DYU 40C is a 1965 Porsche 356, first registered on 9 April 1965.

Is DYU 40C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYU 40C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYU 40C have outstanding finance?

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