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RAS 871

2003 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 871
MakePorsche
Model356
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,234 miles

both sides front suspension,trunions and king pins have play/wear close to limit

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front frame assembly been patch welded and blacked over,difficult to tell how well repaired

headlamps have deflectors fitted

rear chassis/suspension tube area been patch welded.corrosion appearing

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,186 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight r/brake imbalance

Pass 2 May 2006 24,667 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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RAS 871 is a 2003 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAS 871, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 356 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RAS 871 registered?

RAS 871 is a 2003 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is RAS 871 safe to buy?

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