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A8 GBF

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GBF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 88,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 86,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 83,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 82,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,980 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,947 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 80,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise: nearside front brake binding slightly

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 80,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,642 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,511 miles

Advise: nearside rear brake binding slightly

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,146 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,325 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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A8 GBF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 GBF, 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 38 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 A8 GBF registered?

A8 GBF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 10 November 1988.

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