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1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,829 mi
Last recorded94,829 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 BUY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 94,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 93,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,231 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 93,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,800 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,800 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,840 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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D2 BUY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 89,913 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 D2 BUY, 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 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D2 BUY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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