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VMV 682S

1978 Porsche 356

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,896 mi
Last recorded20,896 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMV 682S
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,896 miles

o/s/f seat belt not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,055 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,800 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,800 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f bearing grease cap missing

split pins missing from rear hub nuts

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,662 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,748 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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VMV 682S is a 1978 Porsche 356 in Silver 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 VMV 682S, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMV 682S?

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What year was VMV 682S registered?

VMV 682S is a 1978 Porsche 356, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is VMV 682S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMV 682S 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.

Does VMV 682S have outstanding finance?

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