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GSU 833

1987 Porsche 356

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,815 mi
Last recorded31,815 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 833
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 31,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 28,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner sill holed

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,960 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 21,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,880 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,877 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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GSU 833 is a 1987 Porsche 356 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GSU 833, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSU 833 registered?

GSU 833 is a 1987 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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