MOT reliability
Porsche 356 a
6 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Porsche 356 a vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 356 a has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,482 miles.
6
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
492
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche 356 a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche 356 a MOT tests:
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Other160%
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Brakes13%
Porsche 356 a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Porsche 356 a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 356 a MOT tests:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- oil leaks from gear box/engine (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Porsche 356 a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 63,853 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 64,905 |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 66,598 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62,941 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,583 |
Porsche 356 a reliability FAQ
Across 6 Porsche 356 a vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche 356 a MOT issues are:
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); oil leaks from gear box/engine.
The typical Porsche 356 a in our data has covered around
49,482 miles.
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