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MOT reliability

Porsche 356 b

10 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Porsche 356 b vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 356 b has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,654 miles.

10
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
197
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Porsche 356 b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Porsche 356 b MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Porsche 356 b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
31100%
4250%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Porsche 356 b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 356 b MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  10. Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  13. Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)

Porsche 356 b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 6 50% 94,207
2011 1 2 100% 117
1992 1 1 100% 230
1963 2 9 78% 15,045
1962 1 1 100% 46,372
1961 1 2 100% 61,186
1960 3 36 81% 88,113

Porsche 356 b reliability FAQ

Across 10 Porsche 356 b vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Porsche 356 b MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c); Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).

The typical Porsche 356 b in our data has covered around 49,654 miles.

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