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D579 ELM

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,783 mi
Last recorded225,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 ELM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 225,783 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 3 May 2019 225,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 225,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 225,265 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 225,265 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake only just met requirements of 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2016 222,945 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 222,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2015 220,470 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 220,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 217,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 217,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 214,809 miles

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

all brake pad warning light wires disconnected

slight wear in offside steering rack end bush

Fail 8 Jul 2013 214,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pad warning light wires disconnected

slight wear in offside steering rack end bush

Pass 2 Dec 2011 214,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 196,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 193,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 182,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 174,703 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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D579 ELM is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D579 ELM, 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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D579 ELM is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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