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C18 MMD

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MMD
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 58,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,351 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 58,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high And offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,183 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,754 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,133 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 54,779 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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C18 MMD is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 C18 MMD, 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 C18 MMD registered?

C18 MMD is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is C18 MMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 MMD 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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