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68 UMC

1980 Porsche 356

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,065 mi
Last recorded8,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration68 UMC
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 8,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 7,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 7,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 7,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 7,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 7,090 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 7,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,334 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 6,331 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 6,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 5,842 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 4,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 3,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Porsche 356?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 409 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 76
Stop lamp not working 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
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68 UMC is a 1980 Porsche 356 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Porsche 356 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 68 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 356 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 46 years old, this Porsche 356 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 68 UMC registered?

68 UMC is a 1980 Porsche 356, first registered on 18 November 1980.

Is 68 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 UMC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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