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D394 OJS

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 OJS
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,418 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,098 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efort (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 89,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear hand brake operation poor

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear hand brake operation poor

Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,422 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 85,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 85,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,350 miles

nearside front antiroll bar mount starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,526 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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D394 OJS is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D394 OJS, 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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What year was D394 OJS registered?

D394 OJS is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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