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761 JOO

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,914 mi
Last recorded145,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 JOO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,605 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 128,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013
Fail 11 Jul 2013 128,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 128,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 128,243 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 128,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 127,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 126,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 125,510 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 123,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 121,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 121,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 119,640 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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761 JOO is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 91,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 761 JOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 761 JOO registered?

761 JOO is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is 761 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 JOO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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