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1956 Porsche 356 1.6L Petrol · 440 XUH

440 XUH

1956 Porsche 356 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1956. Recorded mileage 22,135 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 356
Year / Origin
1956
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
22,135 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1956
Engine
1582cc
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440 XUH Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
  • 22,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

440 XUH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 04:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Porsche 356 (440 XUH) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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440 XUH Mileage History

  1. 03/05/202220,587 mi
  2. 16/05/202321,183 mi+596 mi
  3. 20/05/202422,135 mi+952 mi

Average of roughly 756 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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