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E160 UWL

1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,294 mi
Last recorded158,294 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport109,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 UWL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 158,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 158,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 158,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 156,957 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 156,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,997 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 153,965 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 150,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 146,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 144,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wiper operation poor

Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 143,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 136,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 136,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 133,004 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 132,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 132,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 126,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 126,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 126,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 121,871 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 116,643 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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E160 UWL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 109,833 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E160 UWL, 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 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E160 UWL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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