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BDV 257B

1990 Porsche 356

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,819 mi
Last recorded28,819 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Porsche 35637,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 257B
MakePorsche
Model356
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,702 miles

Slight play in both nearside front suspension arms

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,683 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,533 miles

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)

both rear gearbox gators perished

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

n/s/f stub axle slight lift

o/s/f stub axle slight lift

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,134 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,020 miles

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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BDV 257B is a 1990 Porsche 356 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 356 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDV 257B, 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 36 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 BDV 257B registered?

BDV 257B is a 1990 Porsche 356, first registered on 5 July 1990.

Is BDV 257B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 257B shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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