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119 ARU

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

8,063 mi
Last recorded8,063 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration119 ARU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,063 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 7,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 7,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 7,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,060 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 29 Aug 2014 4,292 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Fail 29 Aug 2014 4,272 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 2,277 miles

all jacking points and surrounding area corroded

battery loose

fuel pipes corroding at tank

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front floor has corrosion hole

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor damaged (strong advise)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 2,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all jacking points and surrounding area corroded

battery loose

fuel pipes corroding at tank

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front floor has corrosion hole

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor damaged (strong advise)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 1,831 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 1,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2010 1,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 1,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall (cords not showing)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall (cords not showing)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 130,310 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 130,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 124,697 miles

brake back plates very rusty!! o/s/f rusting away! front suspension and steering members very rusty. o/s/f hub slight play.

light blue smoke during idling

rear both anti roll bar mounting areas very rusty and weak! rear suspension arms rusty.poor installation of replacement of brake pipes. o/s/r seat belt prescribe area rusty. exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2007 124,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake back plates very rusty!! o/s/f rusting away! front suspension and steering members very rusty. o/s/f hub slight play.

rear both anti roll bar mounting areas very rusty and weak! rear suspension arms rusty.poor installation of replacement of brake pipes. o/s/r seat belt prescribe area rusty. exhaust system rusty and poor condition!

Pass 30 Jun 2006 124,601 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 124,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2005 122,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Targa Sport?

Based on 1,882 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
672
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 63
fog lamp not working 57
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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119 ARU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Targa Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 119 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Targa Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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119 ARU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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