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MOT reliability

Porsche 356b coupe

2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Porsche 356b coupe vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 356b coupe has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,021 miles.

2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
349
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Porsche 356b coupe problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Steering10%
  • Brakes10%

Porsche 356b coupe pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Porsche 356b coupe MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  6. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Porsche 356b coupe pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 2 100% 71,163
1962 1 2 50% 42,880

Porsche 356b coupe reliability FAQ

Across 2 Porsche 356b coupe vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Porsche 356b coupe MOT issues are: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)).

The typical Porsche 356b coupe in our data has covered around 57,021 miles.

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