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D384 BCF

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD384 BCF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 116,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 116,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 116,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,825 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 111,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 110,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 107,860 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D384 BCF is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 105,887 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 D384 BCF, 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 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D384 BCF is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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