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RHR 174C

1965 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1965 Porsche 35653,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 174C
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,356 miles

Brake hoses close to front tyres on full lock

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,355 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

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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RHR 174C is a 1965 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RHR 174C, 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 RHR 174C?

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What year was RHR 174C registered?

RHR 174C is a 1965 Porsche 356, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is RHR 174C safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHR 174C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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