MOT reliability
Porsche 356 replica
4 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Porsche 356 replica vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 356 replica has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 2,206 miles.
4
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
187
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche 356 replica problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche 356 replica MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Identification & plates5%
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Brakes5%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Porsche 356 replica pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Porsche 356 replica MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 356 replica MOT tests:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- both front wipers smearing slightly (2 times)
- small amount of play in both front hub assemblies (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
- Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Gear stick knob missing (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
- Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (1 times)
- Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Smoke underneath from steering wheel area, unable to check lights, brakes and emmisions (1.9.2b) (1 times)
- Electrical wiring insecure Power cable underneath front end (1.9.2a) (1 times)
Porsche 356 replica pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 4,499 |
| 1971 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 3,744 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 144 |
| 1963 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 440 |
Porsche 356 replica reliability FAQ
Across 4 Porsche 356 replica vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche 356 replica MOT issues are:
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i)); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Porsche 356 replica in our data has covered around
2,206 miles.
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