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888 TXB

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,648 mi
Last recorded1,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 TXB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 1,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,087 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 1,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 785 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 118,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,777 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 102,112 miles

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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888 TXB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 888 TXB, 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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What year was 888 TXB registered?

888 TXB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is 888 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 TXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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