MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall (cords not showing)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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!
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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