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KGH 457A

1989 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Porsche 35631,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGH 457A
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,985 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear cv boot split.

Pass 30 May 2012 67,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 64,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 63,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,092 miles

front service brake imbalance 25% indicating adjustment or repair necessary.

Pass 21 May 2007 63,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KGH 457A is a 1989 Porsche 356 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 31,992 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 KGH 457A, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGH 457A registered?

KGH 457A is a 1989 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is KGH 457A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGH 457A shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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