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PNW 342C

1965 Porsche 356

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1965 Porsche 35653,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 342C
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,732 miles

all tyres beginning to perrish

Pass 20 May 2008 61,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 61,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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PNW 342C is a 1965 Porsche 356 in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNW 342C, 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 PNW 342C?

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What year was PNW 342C registered?

PNW 342C is a 1965 Porsche 356, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is PNW 342C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 342C shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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