MOT reliability
Porsche 356 c
16 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Porsche 356 c vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 356 c has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,300 miles.
16
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
646
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche 356 c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche 356 c MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Visibility1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Porsche 356 c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Porsche 356 c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 356 c MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (4 times)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
Porsche 356 c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 39,449 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 33,634 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 64,098 |
| 2008 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 21,504 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 10,537 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 42,028 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 80,104 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 82,233 |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 79,177 |
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 68,830 |
| 1964 | 4 | 14 | 71% | 75,972 |
| 1963 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 99,867 |
Porsche 356 c reliability FAQ
Across 16 Porsche 356 c vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche 356 c MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Porsche 356 c in our data has covered around
60,300 miles.
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