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TSL 421

1959 Porsche 356

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 421
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,674 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,610 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 19,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F HUB LOWER BUSH

Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,608 miles

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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TSL 421 is a 1959 Porsche 356 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSL 421, 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 67 years old, this Porsche 356 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSL 421 registered?

TSL 421 is a 1959 Porsche 356, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is TSL 421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSL 421 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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